Campomorto
Welcome to Campomorto, a small historic village
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover Campomorto, a geographic district of the Municipality of Siziano located south of the town, towards Vidigulfo? In this text, I will talk about the history, territory, and places of interest in Campomorto, a charming place!
History
Campomorto, or "Camort" in Pavia dialect, is a small ancient inhabited center that was an autonomous municipality until 1871. At the 1751 census, the village had 112 residents, which rose to 491 in 1805. In 1815, with the proclamation of the Lombardo-Veneto Kingdom, the settlement was annexed to the Province of Pavia. In 1859, 771 people lived in Campomorto. Finally, in 1871, the town hall was definitively suppressed, and the village was annexed to Siziano.
Territory
Campomorto is mainly composed of a street, via Campomorto, which takes its name from the locality itself. Here you can find some farmhouses, agricultural companies, residential houses, the church of Santa Maria Assunta, the abbey, the cemetery, the parish football field, and a playground. The village is only 80 meters away from Siziano.
Economy
Near Campomorto, there are numerous farmhouses and agricultural companies that cultivate corn, salads, green leafy vegetables, and Oryza sativa. Fresh products are sold retail.
Events
In May, the municipal administration and the Pro loco organize "Medioevo nel Borgo," a historical event that allows visitors to relive the past's life. The event includes a portrayal of medieval life, a market of agricultural products, an exhibition of history, art, and legends, an exhibition of ancient agricultural tools and bonsai, visits to farms with animals, a holy mass, musical and theatrical animations, and a historical court parade and flag-wavers show. Also, during the event, it will be possible to taste local products.
Curiosities
Campomorto is mentioned several times in Gianfranco Manfredi's novel, "Magia Rossa," as the location of a mysterious library of ancient manuscripts.
Monuments and places of interest
Church of Santa Maria Assunta
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is located in the village of Campomorto, dates back to the 14th century, and is attached to the abbey.
Abbey of Campomorto
On the site of a bloody battle between Pavia and Milan in 1061, with the help of Barbarossa's imperial troops, we find the toponym of Campomorto. According to legend, in the Visconti period, Boschino Mantegazza, commander of Gian Galeazzo's troops, and his son, who commanded the Pavese contingent, found themselves fighting behind the two opposing fronts. Boschino fatally wounded his son and, to atone for his guilt, decided to build a church and a convent for pilgrims in the same place as the tragedy. The first was erected shortly after the clash, while the monastery was built by his descendants during the 14th century, where there was already a fortress.
Here is a brief description of Campomorto. If you are looking for a historic and picturesque place, Campomorto is the right place for you. Come and visit us!
