Travedona-Monate

Welcome to Travedona Monate!

Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk to you about Travedona Monate, a beautiful Italian municipality in the province of Varese in Lombardy. With its 3,998 inhabitants, the municipal territory overlooks Lake Monate, offering a charming landscape and many tourist attractions.

History

The history of Travedona Monate begins with the origin of its name. In fact, "Trevedùne Munàa" in the Varesotto dialect was modified to Travedona Monate and has a Celtic root meaning "tree placed near a ford". Over time, the demography of the municipality has changed several times. The population in 1751 was 469 inhabitants, while in 1921 it had increased to 1,762 inhabitants.

Travedona Monate: the municipality overlooking Lake Monate.

Monuments and places of interest

If you visit Travedona Monate, do not miss the Church of the Madonna della Neve (Monate) in Monate, which was built between 1350 and 1396. Instead, the Church of San Vito (Travedona Monate) in Travedona dates back to 1569. Among the civil architectures, you cannot miss the view of Villa Brustio. This is an eclectic style residence, built in the 19th century by the Pirovano family. Owned by several noble families over time, today the villa has been sold to the Brustio family and inside it preserves a 19th century staircase with wrought iron handrail.

Society

The population of Travedona Monate has also changed several times over time. In 1809, the population was 1,040 inhabitants, after the annexation of Monate and Cazzago Brabbia. While in 1921, the population had reached the number of 1,762 inhabitants.

Culture

Among the various events that take place in Travedona Monate, the Festa di Monate is worth mentioning, on the occasion of the patron saint of Monate, Madonna della Neve. This festival takes place on August 5th and lasts for three days. During the festival, you can enjoy pyro-musical fireworks on the lake on Monday evening and the cuccagna on the lake on Sunday afternoon.

Administration

The administration of Travedona Monate is composed of the mayor and municipal councilors, who work to ensure the well-being of the local community.

Conclusions

Travedona Monate is a charming municipality that offers breathtaking views and many tourist attractions. If you have the opportunity to visit this place, I recommend not to miss the magnificent view from Villa Brustio and the Festa di Monate held every year. Just one last thing, if you want to know more about Travedona Monate, you can visit the external links on this page. Enjoy your visit!

Fabio Marino
Wrote by Fabio Marino
Updated Friday, May 20, 2022