Pozzolengo
Welcome to Pozzolengo!
Hello everyone! Today I'm going to tell you about Pozzolengo, a small town of 3557 inhabitants located in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, in the heart of Valtenesi. Pozzolengo is a charming place full of history, where nature and culture merge into a unique and wonderful unity.
Physical Geography
Pozzolengo is located between the beautiful Lake Garda and its wonderful morainic hills. It is located at the intersection of three provinces (Brescia, Mantua and Verona) and two regions (Lombardy and Veneto). The territory is hilly with plenty of water. It is crossed by the Redone stream and there are peat bogs, where the typical flora and fauna of wetlands develop.
History
The history of Pozzolengo is ancient and fascinating. Since prehistoric times, this place has been inhabited and was the scene of numerous conflicts and battles, from the Goths to the Hungarians, from the Huns to the Avars. Pozzolengo also witnessed the divisions between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines and the passage of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1510, the parish church was built, where we find various works of art such as the Lamentation of Christ by Andrea Celesti, the Ascension of Christ by Brusasorzi, the altarpiece with the Martyrdom of St. Lawrence by Gabriele Rottini and an Antegnati organ. In the remains of the ancient San Lorenzo in Castro parish church, next to the castle, there are fragments of 14th-century frescoes.
Symbols
The gonfalon is a banner divided in red and white.
Monuments and places of interest
For history and culture enthusiasts, Pozzolengo offers many places of interest. Among these are the St. Lorenzo Martyr Parish Church and the Castle of Pozzolengo, a fortified village on the top of Mount Fluno. But it doesn't end here! There is also the Gelmetti Palace, the municipal headquarters since the beginning of the 20th century, the Piavoli Palace, Villa Albertini, the Brighenti Palace, the Monumental Cemetery, built in 1881 by Giovanni Faini, and the Mantelli Peatbog.
Culture
For food lovers, Pozzolengo offers some culinary specialties that cannot be missed. The Morenico Salami of Pozzolengo, to which the Communal Designation of Origin has been attributed, is a tasty and flavorful snack. The Traditional Biscuit of Pozzolengo, made with spelt flour, is a delight to be enjoyed at any time of the day. If you like saffron, here you can find the precious and aromatic Pozzolengo saffron.
Human Geography
Pozzolengo consists of several hamlets: Ballino, Belvedere, Bosco, Ceresa, Pirenei, Ponte del Cantone, and Rondotto, each with its own peculiarities and charm.
Infrastructure and transport
Pozzolengo is well connected to the nearby Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station, thanks to the interurban bus line Desenzano del Garda-Castellaro Lagusello/Monzambano.
That's it, dear friends! I hope I have intrigued and excited you with the beauties of Pozzolengo. Come and visit us and let yourself be enchanted by its history, nature, and culture. We're waiting for you!
