Tavernole sul Mella
Welcome to Tavernole sul Mella: a small gem in Val Trompia
Hello everyone! Today I take you on a journey to discover Tavernole sul Mella, a delightful town of about 1200 inhabitants located in Lombardy, in the wonderful Val Trompia. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax, away from the chaos of the city, Tavernole sul Mella might be the perfect spot for you.
The physical geography of Tavernole sul Mella
Tavernole sul Mella is located north of Brescia, in the high Val Trompia. In addition to the town itself, the municipality also includes two other hamlets: Cimmo and Pezzoro. Cimmo is easily reachable from Tavernole, while Pezzoro, located at 500 meters above sea level, is accessible from Lavone (Pezzaze), beyond the Pergua mountain that separates the two villages.
The history of Tavernole sul Mella
Tavernole sul Mella boasts a millenary history: already in the 12th century it existed as the municipality of Cimmo and participated in the construction of the parish church of Bovegno. The medieval statutes of Cimmo are among the oldest in the valley and date back to 1372. In 1426, the municipality became part of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. During the centuries of Venetian domination, the Fontana house in Tavernole hosted the "General Valley Council", a fundamental body in the management of valley life.
In 1850, a flood of the Mella river destroyed mills and forges in Tavernole and damaged the famous foundry furnace. In 1826, the first female school in Cimmo was founded. An important event for the town was the opening of the tram line to Brescia, which took place in 1909 after ten years of works.
In 1927, Tavernole-Cimmo merged with Pezzoro and Marmentino. The latter became autonomous again in 1955, and the name became Tavernole sul Mella. In 1929, the "Campo Sportivo Littorio" sports field was inaugurated in the Poia area.
Finally, it is interesting to note that the flag of Tavernole sul Mella is a split cloth of blue and red.
What to see in Tavernole sul Mella
Tavernole sul Mella is a perfect destination for art and history lovers. The Church of San Filastrio, built during the Middle Ages, is a masterpiece of religious architecture and contains precious fourteenth-century paintings. Moreover, in the town there is an ancient foundry furnace, one of the few remaining in Europe, which is visitable after a recent restoration.
The society of the town
If you are wondering who the mayor of Tavernole sul Mella is, I can tell you that it is currently Gerardo Ferri, belonging to a center-left civic list. Over the years, the citizens have elected mayors belonging to different civic lists.
The administration of Tavernole sul Mella
As for infrastructure and transport, the municipality is reachable from the former state road 345 delle Tre Valli. From 1910 to 1934, Tavernole sul Mella was the northern terminus of the Val Trompia tramway.
Here ends my brief journey to discover Tavernole sul Mella: a small gem waiting to be discovered. Thank you for following me on this virtual tour of the town. See you next time!
