Tione di Trento
Tione di Trento: the heart of the Giudicarie valleys
Tione di Trento, also known as Tiòn in Trentino dialect or Tió in the local dialect, is an Italian municipality with a population of 3,649, located in the autonomous province of Trento. It is the most important center of the Giudicarie valleys.
History
Before the administrative reform of 1928, the municipality of Tione had a simpler name, Tione. After the territorial restructuring, the municipality underwent some modifications, including the addition of territories from the municipalities of Bolbeno, Saone, and Zuclo in 1928. In 1952, it underwent another detachment of territories for the reconstitution of the municipalities of Bolbeno and Zuclo.
Tione was one of the Seven Pievi of Giudicarie, which in the Middle Ages had some administrative autonomy under the dominion of the Prince Bishop of Trento. Even during the Habsburg period, these pievi continued to exist until the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) when they ceased all functions from 1918.
Tione di Trento was almost completely destroyed by a huge fire on August 21, 1895, which lasted for over a week.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
Among the most important religious architectures present in Tione di Trento, we can mention:
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Giovanni Battista, located in the center of the municipality;
- Church of San Brizio, in the Saone fraction;
- Church of San Vigilio, in the Vat area;
- Church of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, along the road between Saone and Ponte Arche.
Society
Demographic evolution
Tione di Trento has undergone a significant demographic growth in recent years and as of December 31, 2019, it had a population of 3,649.
Institutions, organizations, and associations
Among the institutions present in Tione di Trento, the main one is certainly the "3 Novembre" hospital managed by the provincial company for health services of Trento. Structured into different operating units and services, such as Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Dialysis Center, General Surgery, General Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Pathology, and Diagnostic Radiology, the hospital welcomes patients from the Chiese Valley, Val Rendena, and the Giudicarie Esteriori, as well as being the emergency room.
Anthropogenic geography
Within the municipality of Tione, there are some historic districts, including Brevine, which represents the oldest part of the town, where most of the town's businesses were located.
Currently, in the central square of the district, named after Guido Boni, there are two commemorative plaques of local historical events at the old courthouse. On the main façade, there is still a functioning ancient clock.
In 1895, a fire destroyed much of the district, while in 2004 the old prisons on Via Condino were demolished, and a parking lot was built.
Economy
Handicraft
The municipality of Tione di Trento is renowned for candle and candlestick production.
Administration
The municipal administration of Tione di Trento has seen various mayors alternately, including Alessandro Zurin (1995-2005), Fabio Baratella (2005-2015), and Marco Madruzzo (2015-2020). Currently, the position of mayor is held by Matteo Frausin.
In conclusion, Tione di Trento represents one of the nerve centers of the Giudicarie valleys and a small jewel of the autonomous province of Trento, rich in history, art, and culture, as well as an important reference point for health services.
