Terrassa Padovana
Terrassa Padovana: history and meaning of the name
Hello everyone! Today I feel like taking a trip not only through time but also into the culture of my beloved Veneto, and presenting to you the Municipality of Terrassa Padovana. But let's start with the origins of its name.
''Terasa'' in Venetian language and ''Terrassa'' in Italian, seem to derive from Terra Arsa, a wooded territory, surrounded by marshes, deforested with rapid and violent action by fire. The first certain document dating the origin of the toponym of this locality dates back to November 3, 1097, where a donation by Cono da Calaone to the monastery of San Michele in Candiana is mentioned.
Arzercavalli, a village of Terrassa Padovana, is mentioned in the first document of October 25, 1165 on the occasion of property transfers, under the name of "Arzer De Cavallis". The locality was known for the presence of a navigable canal with the possibility of towing boats with horses on the embankments, placing it among the commercial centers of the area.
Monuments and places of interest: churches of Terrassa Padovana
The small Municipality of Terrassa Padovana is not only rich in history and traditions, but also in monuments and places of importance. Among the religious architectures, the first church I will talk to you about is that of San Tommaso Apostolo. The current building, in Baroque style, was built on the pre-existing church of the second half of the 13th century.
Another noteworthy church is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy. Located on the northern outskirts of the Municipality, the sanctuary preserves architectural elements of the original Romanesque parish church to which new stylistic elements have been added over the centuries.
Society: demographic evolution
From a social point of view, the Municipality of Terrassa Padovana currently has 2,697 inhabitants, but the demographic evolution has been rather fluctuating. In fact, in 1867 the Municipality had only 1,100 inhabitants, while in the 1930s, thanks to the demographic growth due to the construction of the Padova - Treviso railway, the number of inhabitants reached 2,800.
Administration: the Municipality of Terrassa Padovana
The administrative management of the Municipality of Terrassa Padovana provides for a municipal council composed of fifteen members, elected every five years. Currently, the mayor of the Municipality is Marco De Poli, re-elected with 52.52% of the votes in the last municipal elections of 2019.
Notes, projects, and external links
The Municipality of Terrassa Padovana does not have any particular notes or curiosities worth mentioning, but all useful information can be found on the institutional website. In addition, among the various projects of the Municipality, those aimed at protecting the environment and promoting cultural and social activities are to be reported. For those who want to deepen the topic, further information can be found on the external links listed on the official website of the Municipality.
Here we are, our journey to discover the Municipality of Terrassa Padovana comes to an end. I hope these brief lines have been helpful in getting to know our territory and its curiosities. I warmly invite you to plan a visit to Terrassa Padovana to discover in person all the beauty and traditions it holds. Until the next Venetian adventure!
