Travagliato
Welcome to Travagliato, the "Horse Citadel"!
If you're looking for a small town in Lombardy, Travagliato might be the place for you. With its 13,786 inhabitants, the town is located southwest of the city of Brescia and offers many attractions for visitors.
Physical geography
Territory
The territory of Travagliato covers about square kilometers and is completely flat. Many industries have developed in the northeast area of the town. The countryside is irrigated by the streams of the Seriole Travagliata and Vecchia di Chiari. Travagliato borders many municipalities including Ospitaletto, Cazzago San Martino, Castegnato, Rovato, Torbole Casaglia, Berlingo and its hamlet Berlinghetto, Lograto, Roncadelle.
Climate
The climate of Travagliato is subtropical humid with cold winters and hot and humid summers. In the autumn and winter months, the phenomenon of fog is felt, as well as frost. Spring and autumn are the rainiest seasons, while snowfall is quite rare and concentrated especially in the first part of the year.
History
The name of the city has changed many times over the centuries - in particular, for the Venetians of the Serenissima the municipality was called Travaleado, then Travajado and finally Travagliato.
Symbols
The flag of the city is a split cloth of white and blue.
Honors
In 2001, the municipality of Travagliato was awarded the title of City.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
One of the main monuments of Travagliato is the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, whose history dates back to the times of the Benedictine monks in the territory of Travagliato.
The Travagliatocavalli fair
During the annual "Travagliatocavalli" fair, which takes place between April and May, the city becomes the "Horse Citadel". It is a very popular event, which attracts visitors from all over the region.
If you're looking for a picturesque and welcoming city in Lombardy, Travagliato might be the right choice. With its millennial history and numerous attractions, you will never run out of things to do and see. Come and visit us!
