Romallo
Romallo, a municipality in Trentino-Alto Adige
Hello friends, today I will talk to you about Romallo, a small municipality located in Trentino-Alto Adige, in the province of Trento. The municipality had a population of 614 inhabitants and was known for its beauty and history. However, on January 1, 2020, it was merged with other municipalities (Brez, Cagnò, Cloz, and Revò) to form the new municipality of Novella.
History
Romallo has an interesting history dating back to the Roman period, the remains of which can still be found in the area. Later, the municipality underwent several dominations, including the Holy Roman Empire, the Episcopal Principality of Trento, and the Kingdom of Italy. During the fascist period, Romallo was annexed to the municipality of Cagnò, but returned to be an autonomous municipality at the end of the Second World War.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Romallo has a remarkable architectural and cultural heritage worth visiting. Among the most important buildings is the church of San Vitale in Novella, which is the parish church of the municipality and dates back to the 15th century. In the past, Romallo also had a castle, the Castello di Romallo, which unfortunately is no longer present.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of Romallo has always been quite small, with a maximum of about 800 inhabitants during the 19th century. However, during the 20th century, the population decreased, reaching 614 registered inhabitants in 2019.
Linguistic Distribution
From a linguistic point of view, different languages were spoken in Romallo. According to the 2001 census, 36.61% of the population declared themselves to be Ladin speakers.
Administration
As previously mentioned, since January 1, 2020, Romallo has been part of the municipality of Novella, which has its town hall in the village of Cagnò.
Notes
Although Romallo is no longer an autonomous municipality, its history and cultural heritage make it an interesting place to visit for all those who love history and culture.
Bibliography
To learn more about the history of Romallo and the surrounding areas, I recommend consulting the bibliography available in the library or online.
Other Projects
Finally, for more information on Romallo and the heritage of Trentino-Alto Adige, I invite you to visit the official websites of the region and neighboring municipalities.
