Romeno
Welcome to Romeno!
Romeno is a municipality of 1394 inhabitants located in the autonomous province of Trento, precisely in the Alta Val di Non in Val di Non. In addition to the production of apples and cheese, Romeno is developing its hotel and farmstay offering. Let's discover the history, monuments and places of interest, society, infrastructure and administration of this picturesque town.
History
The presence of inhabitants in this village during the pre-Roman period is attested by a votive stele to the god Saturn, placed in the parish church of San Bartolomeo. The name Romeno probably derives from "Lumennones", one of the five families or peoples of Rhaetian or Celtic origin present on the stele. The village, in the shape of a quadrilateral, could be a remnant of the ancient Roman or Lombard center placed to defend the road to Rhaetia. During the construction of the road in 1871-72, the remains of a castle or fortification were found in the locality of "la Piena".
Monuments and Places of Interest
Romeno has several churches worth a visit. The church of San Bartolomeo, also known as the "maso church", is located about one kilometer from the village. It used to house a hospice and is accompanied by an old maso, a new home and two modern stables. The frescoes dating back to the first half of the 13th century and the other decorations of the church make it one of the major historical and pictorial monuments of the Val di Non. The churches of Sant'Antonio Abate, Santa Maria Assunta, Santo Stefano and San Biagio are other churches not to be missed.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of Romeno is 1394 inhabitants.
Linguistic Distribution
In the 2001 census, 211 inhabitants of the municipality declared themselves "Ladin language". In the 2011 census, 383 inhabitants of the municipality (27.8% of the population) declared themselves "Ladin".
Infrastructure and Transport
Romeno is located along the state road 43 dir of the Val di Non and had its own stop along the Dermulo-Fondo-Mendola Tramway in the period 1909-1934.
Administration
Romeno has undergone various territorial modifications over the years, including the merger with the municipalities of Amblar and Don in 1928 and the aggregation of territories of the municipality of Malgolo. In 1952, some territories were detached for the reconstitution of the municipalities of Amblar and Don.
Conclusions
If you are looking for a tourist destination in Trentino, Romeno can be an interesting choice. With its ancient history, churches and production of apples and cheese, Romeno has a lot to offer. Moreover, the expanding hotel and farmstay offering makes this municipality even more inviting for a relaxing vacation in nature.
