Roverè Veronese
Welcome to the beautiful Villafranca di Verona!
Hi friends! Today I am going to take you on a discovery tour of Villafranca di Verona, a city located in the Veneto region. Here's everything you need to know about this enchanting municipality.
Physical geography
Villafranca di Verona is located about 15 kilometers southwest of Verona, in a strategic position between Verona and the city of Mantova. The Tione dei Monti River crosses the southwestern part of the city before flowing into the Tartaro-Canalbianco in the territory of Povegliano Veronese.
Geology
Belonging to the Verona high plain, Villafranca is characterized by slopes and gravel-sandy planes. Thanks to its permeable plain, Villafranca di Verona has abundant groundwater all year round. In the Middle Ages, the appearance of the waters required the excavation of the moats and interventions to regulate the Tione dei Monti River bed.
Climate
Villafranca di Verona has a typically Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild winters.
Origin of the name
The name Villafranca derives from its foundation as a free town, exempt from taxes. The suffix 'di Verona' was added later after its incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy to distinguish it from other homonymous locations.
History
Ancient history
The city has ancient origins, with its position on the ancient Postumia road testifying to a probable Roman encampment.
Medieval history
In the Middle Ages, Villafranca di Verona was founded by the Council of Rectors of Verona on March 9, 1185, to defend the borders of the Veronese territory. The Scaliger Castle was completed in 1202, while wars and invasions led to the restructuring of fortifications and border moats. Later, with the della Scala dynasty, Villafranca di Verona became part of the Veronese orbit. In the 15th century, the Scaligeri expanded the castle and built the long wall called the Veronese Serraglio.
Contemporary history
In 1796, Villafranca di Verona became Napoleon's headquarters during the Italian campaign.
Today, Villafranca di Verona is the most populous municipality in the province of Verona, with about 33,000 inhabitants.
Conclusions
Villafranca di Verona is a city with a fascinating historical past and a lively modern life. I recommend visiting the Scaliger Castle and the city walls, and participating in the famous San Mattia fair, which takes place every year in February and offers great local food and wine. I hope this brief summary has piqued your curiosity about the beauty of Villafranca di Verona and that you will soon want to visit it. Goodbye friends!
