Tremenico
Welcome to Tremenico: a small Lombard hamlet immersed in nature
Hi everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Tremenico, a small hamlet in the province of Lecco, located in Valvarrone, immersed in nature at about 750 meters above sea level. This small village has a lot to offer, from its history to its natural beauty, and I'm here to share it with you.
Let's discover the geography of Tremenico
Tremenico is located in a valley, along the provincial road that connects Taceno to Dervio, on the eastern shore of Lake Como. The territory is characterized by woods and rocks, a true paradise for nature lovers.
Origin of the name and history of Tremenico
The name Tremenico has Latin origins and means extremity. The inhabitants of this village are called tremenicesi. The history of Tremenico is very interesting, with its own church since 1367 and a deep-rooted mining tradition, testified by the feldspar quarries present in the territory. Today, many traditions still live on, such as the ancient traditional costume called "stampàde". Furthermore, Tremenico was part of the Archdiocese of Milan and recorded a strong migratory flow towards Piedmont, Venice, Tuscany, and Rome starting from the sixteenth century.
What to see in Tremenico: monuments and places of interest
Tremenico has many places of interest to visit, such as the Church of Sant'Agata and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Avano. Don't miss the chance to visit the Oratory of San Carlo and the feldspar mine, where you can rediscover the mining history of the village. Finally, don't miss the opportunity to visit the peasant village of Fenile and the Cantar di Pietra Museum, inaugurated in February 2020.
Demographic evolution and anthropic geography
The population of Tremenico has grown over the years, going from 161 inhabitants in 1751 to 412 in 1859. Today, Tremenico has 167 inhabitants. Avano, instead, is a hamlet along the road to Pagnona that may take its name from the Greek nobleman C. Avieno Filosseno sent to "colonize" Valvarrone by Julius Caesar.
Conclusions
Tremenico is a charming place that deserves to be visited. Its history, its culture and its natural beauty make it a perfect place to take a break from the frenzied pace of daily life. I hope my words have intrigued you and made you want to discover this small Lombard hamlet!
