Sabbio Chiese
Welcome to Sabbio Chiese!
Hello everyone! Today I'll be talking about Sabbio Chiese, a municipality with a population of 3924 located in the province of Brescia, Lombardy.
Physical geography
Territory
Sabbio Chiese is situated between Lake Garda and Lake Idro and is characterized by a landscape of sand terraces and rocks deposited on the shore of the Chiese river that runs through the territory.
History
Sabbio Chiese has a long and interesting history. Until 1616, it was simply known as Sabbio. The name Sabbio comes from the Latin word "sabulum", which means sand, and the suffix "Chiese" was added later because of its position on the Chiese river.
The municipality has hosted several civilizations over the years, including the Etruscans, Rhaetians, and Celts. During Roman domination, Sabbio Chiese became an important center in the valley, as demonstrated by the presence of three inscriptions cataloged by Mommsen.
The oldest church in Sabbio Chiese is probably that of Pavone, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The fortress of Sabbio, on the other hand, was part of the valley's defensive system and played an important role in various historical events such as the passage of Barbarossa in 1162. After the Visconti domination, the municipality was aggregated to the quadra of Montagna by Venice.
During the 16th century, Sabbio Chiese was occupied by French troops and the parish church of San Michele was stripped by the Landsknechts.
Symbols
Sabbio Chiese has a well-recognizable symbol, namely a shield divided into four parts. The first part features a red cross on a silver background, the second represents a rampant lion on a golden background, the third part is red and represents a silver lily, while the last part is silver with a red cross.
Notes
Here are some curiosities about Sabbio Chiese:
- The historic center of the municipality features some very well-preserved medieval-style houses.
- The church of San Michele, rebuilt in the 18th century, houses an altar painting of great artistic value.
- Among the most important events in Sabbio Chiese is the Sagra del Pesce, held every year on the first weekend of July.
Other projects
If you're curious to discover more about the beauty of Sabbio Chiese, you can visit the municipality's website or follow it on social media.
I hope this brief excursion has piqued your interest in Sabbio Chiese and that you feel like visiting this welcoming and history-rich municipality. We can't wait to welcome you to Sabbio Chiese!
