Gello
Gello: a Tuscan hamlet among mountains and rivers in the Piana di San Giuliano Terme
Gello is a hamlet of San Giuliano Terme, in the province of Pisa, located in the plain south of the city, between the banks of the Serchio and Arno rivers. The hamlet is characterized by the western slopes of Monte Serra, which enclose the area, and by the presence of numerous ditches and canals resulting from hydraulic engineering to regulate the flow of the two rivers.
The history of Gello: a small farm becomes a medieval hamlet
In the Middle Ages, the territory where Gello stands was known as "Piemonte Pisano", as testified by the diplomas of the emperors Henry VI of Swabia and Otto IV of Brunswick. The name "Gello" has Latin origins and indicated a "small farm". The hamlet was composed of two adjacent villages, Gello and Bottano, both equipped with parish churches dedicated respectively to San Giovanni (previously Santo Stefano) and San Cristoforo. In 1833, Gello had as many as 1063 inhabitants.
Monuments and places of interest in Gello: from the Middle Ages up to the present day
Among the monuments and places of interest in Gello stand out the churches of San Giovanni Evangelista, San Cristoforo, and San Giovanni Battista. The church of San Giovanni Evangelista was a parish since 1371, although another church dedicated to Santo Stefano was attested in Gello in 1056. The building underwent several renovations between the 18th and 19th centuries and was elevated to prioria in 1815 when it was merged into a single parish with the church of San Cristoforo in Bottano. The church of San Cristoforo is also known as Maria Assunta and dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. It still retains its original facade. The church of San Giovanni Battista is located in the locality of Campolungo.
Gello's society: the presence of the Pubblica Assistenza Association
In Gello, there is a branch of Pubblica Assistenza Società Riunite Pisa, which provides numerous services to the community.
In summary, Gello is a Tuscan hamlet characterized by the presence of mountains, rivers, and canals in the area. Its history unfolds between the Middle Ages and the present day, with monuments and places of interest that tell the evolution of the territory over the centuries. The presence of the Pubblica Assistenza Association demonstrates how, even today, the community of Gello is active and vital, serving its own citizens.
