San Pietro di Morubio
Welcome to San Pietro di Morubio, the Veneto Municipality
San Pietro di Morubio is an Italian municipality in the province of Verona, located in the Veneto region. The municipality has around 3,013 inhabitants and is situated 19 meters above sea level. It is composed of two urban centers, the town center and the hamlet of Bonavicina-Borgo, and many other locations, including Farfusola, Martella, and Pioppazza.
The History of San Pietro di Morubio
The town has a rich and ancient history reflected in its various districts and noble families that lived there. The area of San Pietro di Morubio was part of the Roverchiara municipality until the communal epoch when it became an independent town. The name of the locality derives from the watercourse "Fossa Sancti Petri," the Fossa di S. Pietro that flowed nearby, but there are two theories about its origin. The first theory refers to the Rubiani noble family, while the second theory derives the name from the mulberry tree (moraro) that grew in the area.
Over the centuries, San Pietro di Morubio has been governed by many noble families, including the Dal Verme, Loredan, Brolio, and Emilei, who contributed to the development of agriculture and fruit cultivation. Over time, several lands were reclaimed from marshes, and the water was channeled into streams that converged in larger ones. This led to the cultivation of rice, wheat, and various fruits.
The Economy of San Pietro di Morubio
With the advancement of technological innovations during the nineteenth century, new crops such as sugar beet and castor oil emerged. Oil mills and tobacco factories were also established to process tobacco. The pioneering entrepreneurs in these sectors were Gobetti, Pasti, Mercati, Pagliarini, Menini, Bottura, Poli-Lia, Beltrame, and others. After the unification of Italy, the town grew both in terms of construction and industry, a consequence of the strong urbanization of the time. Nevertheless, many workers emigrated temporarily or permanently abroad because it was not easy to find work in the area.
Visiting San Pietro di Morubio
San Pietro di Morubio is a small town that offers a peaceful and calm atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing vacation. The Mediterranean climate of the area is perfect for those seeking a place to enjoy the sun and surrounding landscape, characterized by splendid hills and farmhouses. The town offers many activities for both visitors and residents, such as the weekly market, the feast of the patron Saint Peter and the rice festival.
The locality of San Pietro di Morubio is also an ideal starting point to visit other cities in the Veneto region, including Verona, Vicenza, and Venice. Verona, for example, is about 32 kilometers from the town and is famous for its Arena, Juliet's balcony, and the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Vicenza, on the other hand, is famous for the works of Andrea Palladio, while Venice represents a tourist destination of great historical and cultural interest.
San Pietro di Morubio is therefore a place of great tourist interest capable of welcoming visitors of all ages and different dynamics.
