Salvirola
Salvirola: a town divided by the border ditch
If you are looking for a small municipality in the province of Cremona, Salvirola is the right place for you. With its 1161 inhabitants, this small village has been defined as the "Berlin of the Lower Po Valley" because until a few years ago it was divided in two by the waters of the Roggia Madonna Gaiazza, an ancient natural border between the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice. This led to its inhabitants defining themselves as "i cremaschi" or "i cremonesi" depending on whether they lived on this side or the other side of the ditch.
The history of Salvirola
Salvirola has an ancient and rich history, dating back to Roman times. However, the oldest documents mentioning it date back to the 12th century, when the village was under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Cremona. After being disputed for centuries between the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice, Salvirola became part of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom. In 1861, when Lombardy was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy, Salvirola became an autonomous municipality.
The society of Salvirola
Salvirola has a population of 1161 inhabitants. In recent years, the village has undergone a population decline due to the decrease in births and migration to other cities in the province. As of December 31, 2020, the number of foreign citizens residing in the municipality was 53.
The administration of Salvirola
Listing the mayors of Salvirola from 1985 to the present day is important to know the political history of the village. The municipality has had a stable administrative history, with few changes in leadership.
Related notes and voices
Related to Salvirola are the canals that cross the village. The Ciclabile del Canale Vacchelli, the Naviglio della Melotta, the Naviglio di Cremona, and the Parco del Pianalto di Romanengo and dei Navigli cremonesi are tourist destinations for those who want to discover the beauty of the area.
External links
For more information on Salvirola and its history, you can consult the municipality's website, where you will find lots of information. Additionally, you can follow the municipality's social media to stay up-to-date on the village's activities and events.
