Bissone
Santa Cristina and Bissone: a Municipality rich in history and tradition
If you are looking for a quiet place where you can breathe the air of the countryside and immerse yourself in the history of the past, Santa Cristina and Bissone is the right place for you. Located east of the province of Pavia, this Municipality has about 1859 inhabitants and was founded in the eighth century around the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Cristina.
History
The history of Santa Cristina and Bissone is very rich and closely intertwined with that of the ancient Benedictine Abbey of the place. Founded by Liutprand, king of the Lombards, in the first half of the eighth century with the name of Sant'Anastasio, it was dedicated to the Saint who still bears her name today in the ninth century. Over the centuries, the monastery was visited by emperors and popes, until its suppression in the seventeenth century.
The village of Santa Cristina developed right around the abbey and became an integral part of the Lower Campaign of Pavia. In 1841, Bissone, another nearby locality, merged with the municipality of Santa Cristina giving life to the Santa Cristina and Bissone we know today.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the Municipality of Santa Cristina and Bissone was adopted in 1908 and represents the Abbey of Santa Cristina and the biscione (a serpentine emblem), the symbol of the locality of Bissone. The gonfalon has an intense blue color.
Society
Santa Cristina and Bissone currently has about 1859 inhabitants, a population of manageable size where you can still breathe a village atmosphere.
Demographic evolution
The demographic evolution of the Municipality was characterized by a constant increase until the mid-twentieth century, followed by a slight decrease. Currently, the population is quite stable and mainly concentrated in the area of Santa Cristina.
Administration
The administration of Santa Cristina and Bissone is managed by the mayor Camilla Vialetto and the municipal council, who work together to grow their Municipality and make it even more welcoming for tourists and residents.
Notes
For those who love history and culture, it is possible to visit the historic Abbey of Santa Cristina, as well as the church of San Pietro, dating back to 1000 AD. Santa Cristina is also located on the famous Via Francigena, a route that connects Canterbury to Rome and is an important stop for pilgrims.
Related Places
Among the places related to Santa Cristina and Bissone, we find Bissone itself, which was annexed to the Municipality in 1841, and the Santa Cristina and Bissone station.
Other Projects
For more information on the history and culture of Santa Cristina and Bissone, you can visit the Campanile project website.
