Rivanazzano Terme
Rivanazzano Terme: a thermal town in the province of Pavia
Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about Rivanazzano Terme, an Italian municipality located in the province of Pavia, in Lombardy. With its 5120 inhabitants, Rivanazzano Terme is a thermal locality located near the Staffora stream in the Oltrepò Pavese. Let's take a closer look at its history and symbols together.
History: an area with ancient origins
Rivanazzano Terme has very ancient origins dating back to 1006. The oldest location in the area was Vico Lardario, the place of the Church of San Germano (Rivanazzano Terme) (diocese of Tortona), which was probably located in the place of the parish of Rivanazzano. However, since the twelfth century, there has been news of a new center, ''Ripa'', located probably near the Staffora, in the center of the current settlement, where the Rivanazzano tower will rise. The subsequent history of Riva and Nazzano is not always clear, also because it is likely that at least until the sixteenth century, there was a locality ''Ripa Nazzani'' located on the bank of the Staffora, but at the foot of Nazzano, therefore on the opposite bank from Riva. However, until the seventeenth century, the two centers were independent.
Symbols: coat of arms and banner
The coat of arms of Rivanazzano Terme was granted by royal decree on June 7, 1928. The banner, on the other hand, is a bifurcated flag of blue and yellow.
The Lombard Salt Road
The Lombard Salt Road passed through Rivanazzano, traveled by columns of mules that, passing through the Staffora valley, reached Genoa through the Giovà pass and Mount Antola.
Conclusions
Here, friends, are the history and symbols of Rivanazzano Terme, a thermal locality immersed in the Staffora valley of the Oltrepò Pavese. I hope you enjoyed my summary and if you happen to visit this area, do not miss the beauty of its thermal baths and landscapes!
