Ramponio Verna
Discovering Ramponio Verna
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Ramponio Verna, a beautiful municipality located in the province of Como, in Lombardy, founded in 1928 by the merger of the municipalities of Ramponio and Verna.
History
The area where Ramponio Verna is located has a very ancient history. In the 1950s, remains of huts and ceramics dating back to the Iron Age were found, as well as a stone with a cup mark on the top of Mount Caslè, indicating the presence of humans since prehistoric times. In this territory, between the 12th century BC and the 10th century BC, there was a fortified settlement of about one and a half hectares, delimited by a wall three meters high, which was probably part of a religious area.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the municipality of Ramponio Verna was granted by decree of the President of the Republic on April 2, 1968. It depicts the Sanctuary of San Pancrazio, whose possessions were contested by the Rusca, Pusterla, Marliani and Riva families.
Honors
The municipality of Ramponio Verna was awarded the War Cross for Military Valor for the sacrifices of its populations and for its activity in the partisan struggle during the Second World War.
Monuments and places of interest
Ramponio Verna is rich in monuments and places of interest to visit.
In Ramponio
The Sanctuary of San Pancrazio is an important place of worship in the area and is located on a hill at 1098 meters above sea level. Its construction dates back to the 9th century and over the centuries it has undergone many modifications and enlargements.
The Church of San Benedetto is another important religious building in the municipality and dates back to the 17th century. In Baroque style, it has an interior decorated with stuccos and paintings.
The Oratory of the Assumption, known as "la Madonnina", is located in the upper part of the village and was built in the 16th century.
In Verna
The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Grace is located in Verna and was built in 1688 on a hill overlooking the valley. Its baroque facade is very peculiar, with columns and statues adorning it.
The Oratory of San Rocco dates back to the 16th century and was built to protect the village from the plague.
Mount Generoso is a mountain 1704 meters high and is located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. From here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley.
Conclusions
In short, Ramponio Verna is a municipality rich in history and natural beauties worth visiting. The presence of important religious buildings such as the Sanctuary of San Pancrazio and the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Grace, together with monuments such as Mount Generoso and the Oratory of San Rocco, make this municipality a unique and fascinating place. Come and discover this wonderful part of Lombardy!
