Scanzorosciate
Welcome to Scanzorosciate!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Scanzorosciate, a municipality in the province of Bergamo in Lombardy. Scans, as it is called in Bergamo dialect, has about 9,800 inhabitants and is located on the first foothills of the Orobie Alps, only 6 kilometers from the city of Bergamo.
The History of Scanzorosciate
Origins
Scanzorosciate has an ancient and interesting history. The settlement of the Celts in Rosciate, from which the name derives, dates back to 400 BC, and means "village of grapes". Even the suffix -''ate'' has a Celtic root that means "settlement". Scanzo, on the other hand, originated later, in the 3rd century BC, thanks to the Roman Empire which dominated the entire peninsula, displacing the Celts.
The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages was a period of great importance for Scanzorosciate, located in a strategic position, close to Bergamo and along one of the main transit routes of the time. The fortifications and castles of Scanzo and Rosciate remain from the medieval period, such as the Bastia fortification, which is located on the homonymous mountain and was built in the 14th century. One of the most significant testimonies is the Borgogna canal, built in 1473 by the condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni, which runs through the inhabited center of Scanzorosciate.
Modern age
The Republic of Venice ruled Scanzorosicate from the 15th to the 16th century, a period in which agriculture was accompanied by craftsmanship and liberal professions. In addition, the agricultural system grew after the plague and famine of the period, adding crops such as mulberry and corn to grape cultivation.
The Settlements of Scanzorosciate
The territory of Scanzorosciate is composed of five hamlets, each linked to a different parish. Scanzo, with the parish of San Pietro and Paolo, Rosciate, with the parish of Santa Maria Assunta, Negrone, with the parish of San Pantaleone and San Nicola, Tribulina, with the parish of San Giovanni nei Boschi, and Gavarno Vescovado with the parish of Santissima Trinità.
The Wonders of Scanzorosciate
Scanzorosciate has become one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the area, thanks to the strategic position of its Orobie hills on the border between the Bergamo plain and the mountains. Visitors can admire the Basia Park, a protected natural area, the Roman bridge of Negrone, the Church of Santa Maria della Neve in Rosciate, the chapel of San Giuseppe in Scanzo, and the Church of San Bartolomeo dell'Oliveto in Tribulina.
Events in Scanzorosciate
The municipality of Scanzorosciate organizes a series of events throughout the year, including the patronal feast of San Pietro and Paolo in Scanzo, the feast of Santa Maria Assunta in Rosciate, the feast of San Pantaleone in Negrone, the feast of Sant'Anna in Tribulina, and the feast of the Santissima Trinità in Gavarno Vescovado.
Conclusion
I hope this virtual tour has given you a good idea of Scanzorosciate and its historical and natural treasures! If you decide to visit the Bergamo municipality, I suggest you try the local cuisine, such as casoncelli, polenta, and aromatic herb pies that you will find in the area's restaurants. We are waiting for you with open arms!
