San Gervasio Bresciano
San Gervasio Bresciano: the municipality in the province of Brescia in Lombardy
Welcome to San Gervasio Bresciano, a municipality in the province of Brescia in Lombardy with a population of approximately 2,679 inhabitants. In the following sections, I will give you an overview of the origin of the municipality, its history, symbols, monuments and places of interest, society and administration.
Origin of the name
The toponym "San Gervasio Bresciano" has two possible origins. The first theory suggests that the name comes from the Milanese saints Gervasio and Protasio, martyred together with his brother Protasio. The second hypothesis instead states that the name was given in the medieval era by the Church of San Giacomo al Mella, which owned some properties in the area.
History
According to Mazza's studies, archaeological findings in the area suggest that there was a Roman settlement. Based on Tozzi's reconstruction, the 41st Roman cardo passed north of the current town center, while the 26th decumanus was nearby.
San Gervasio Bresciano began to be inhabited in the seventh century, with the formation of a court in Casacce and Baite. Most of the territory was therefore owned by the chapter of Brescia Cathedral until 1797. In the fifteenth century, the municipality was organized and in 1427 swore loyalty to the Republic of Venice.
Over the centuries, San Gervasio Bresciano was subjected to various looting and occupations by enemy armies. In 1447 it was sacked by the Visconti armies and then liberated by the Venetian armies the following year. In the sixteenth century, some merchants from San Gervasio had even opened a colony in Rome.
Symbols
The municipal coat of arms of San Gervasio Bresciano was granted with a royal decree on November 20, 1927. The flag used is also a blue cloth.
Monuments and places of interest
If you are in San Gervasio Bresciano, you cannot miss the parish church of Saints Gervasio and Protasio. This building dates back to the seventeenth century and has been renovated several times over the centuries, with the addition of frescoes dating back to the nineteenth century and 1940. Two beautiful staff crosses, one from the fifteenth century and one from the seventeenth century, complete the church.
In addition, you can visit the Bosco del Lusignolo, a plain forest partially funded by the European Union.
Society
In 2015, the foreign population living in San Gervasio Bresciano was 377 people, with the most represented nationalities being India, Senegal, Romania, and Morocco. In addition to the Italian language, the Brescia dialect, a Lombard variant, is predominantly spoken.
Administration
The administration of San Gervasio Bresciano has been entrusted to different people over the years. Currently, Rosario James Scaburri is the current mayor, belonging to the center-right civic list.
And so we conclude the overview of San Gervasio Bresciano. Thank you for your attention and enjoy your stay in the municipality!
