Saviore dell'Adamello
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Saviore dell'Adamello is an Italian municipality located in the Val Camonica, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy. This enchanting village, with its 795 inhabitants, is the highest in the Valle di Saviore and its mountainous territory is one of the largest in the Val Camonica. The town takes its name from the highest mountain in the Province of Brescia, namely Monte Adamello.
Physical geography
The territory of Saviore dell'Adamello is one of the largest in the Val Camonica and is mainly composed of mountainous terrain. The town contains the highest peak in the province of Brescia, Monte Adamello, which towers at an imposing 3554 meters above sea level.
History
The history of Saviore dell'Adamello dates back to 1397, when the representative of the Saviore community, Ottobono Predorni, sided with the Ghibellines during the Peace of Breno. In 1423, the Bishop of Brescia, Francesco Marerio, invested the rights of the tenth in the surrounding territories of Bertolino della Torre di Cemmo. In 1927, the municipality of Saviore was merged with that of Cevo to form Valsaviore, but in 1954 the municipality of Valsaviore was abolished and replaced by the municipalities of Saviore dell'Adamello and Cevo.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the banner of the municipality of Saviore dell'Adamello were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 1986. The banner is a split flag of red and blue.
Celebrations
On June 24th, the patron saint's festival of San Giovanni Battista is celebrated. In the past, it was customary to decorate the inner cornice of the parish church with red veils and form arches of Picea abies branches, called "dàse" in the Camuno dialect. Children collected the vegetable resin and lit it as candles.
Monuments and places of interest
The village offers many attractions. Among these, there are religious architectures. The church of Sant'Antonio, located in the center of the village, was built in 1590 in Baroque style. The church of San Giovanni Battista, built in 1452 and expanded in 1700, is located at the highest point of the village and is considered the symbol of Saviore dell'Adamello.
Conclusions
Saviore dell'Adamello is a delightful village, rich in history and culture. Its mountainous territory, protected by Monte Adamello, offers the opportunity to discover suggestive paths and itineraries for lovers of trekking and mountain. Thanks to its strategic position, the village also represents an ideal starting point for lovers of skiing and snow. If you are looking for a place to relax and recharge your energy, Saviore dell'Adamello is the ideal destination for you!
