Suisio
Discovering the municipality of Suisio
Hello friends! Today we are going to discover the municipality of Suisio, located in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy, and with a population of about 3772 inhabitants.
Physical geography
Suisio is located on the Bergamo Island, on the left bank of the Adda River. The land on which the town is built has been shaped by the action of glaciers and rivers over the centuries. The marine rocks of Canto Basso and Monte Giglio were responsible for the first geological formation. During the Ice Age, an ancient glacier covered the town, and two other Orobian glaciers reached the area, carrying rocks and debris that shaped the land.
Later on, the glaciers melted, and heavy rains raised the level of rivers and streams, which covered the Bergamo Island with a large lake called Lago Gerundo. The land where Suisio was located at that time was flooded, but this long flood deposited the same layer of fertile land that is now used for agriculture and smells of good food!
The rivers dug their own beds, and from Lago Gerundo, the lands of Bergamo Island emerged, enclosed to the north by Canto Basso, to the east by the Brembo River, and to the west by the Adda River.
Origin of the name
The toponym Suisio appears for the first time in a document dating back to 879, but its origin is uncertain. According to the "Corografia Bergomense" of 1880, the name of the town evolved over time, passing from Sevisio, Sevixio, Sovisio, to Sovixio. In the 1387 code of the Vatican Apostolic Library, the municipality of Suisio is mentioned as COMMUNIS DE SUIXIO.
Curiosities
But... you will be glad to know that Suisio celebrates the art of rice every year! In addition to rice production, the town is also famous for its high-quality gorgonzola cheese, which can be tasted on numerous occasions such as the Beer and Sausage Festival and the Agricultural Festival, where during the historical parade, you can taste local agro-food products.
The activist of Suisio, Umberto Zanetti, poet and multifaceted author, has created a publishing house in the town center, where various cultural initiatives are also held. Every year, there is also the White Night, where the center of Suisio becomes one big party with music, gastronomy, and shows.
Conclusions
There you have it! We have immersed ourselves in the history and beauty of Suisio. A small town that, despite its size, has a rich history and a cultural and gastronomic heritage of which it is proud. If you visit the area, do not miss the opportunity to taste the good gorgonzola cheese and take part in the numerous festivals that animate the center. See you soon, friends!
