Castel Cerreto
Welcome to Castel Cerreto: A bit of history and curious facts about the hamlet of Treviglio
Introduction
Dear readers, today we will tell you about Castel Cerreto, a delightful hamlet in Treviglio, Bergamo province. If you are looking for a peaceful place surrounded by nature, this is the right place for you. With its 381 inhabitants and its agricultural character, Castel Cerreto will conquer you with its simplicity and authenticity.
Origins of the name
The name of the hamlet comes from “Cerido”, the original name of this location dating back to the 14th century. The presence of an oak forest in the area then led the toponym to transform into Castel Cerreto. This indicates the presence of the Rozzone family, who had their residence here.
History
Castel Cerreto has ancient origins, dating back to Roman times. In 1539, the hamlet was founded by the Rozzone family, a noble Milanese family who already had settlements in the nearby municipality of Castel Rozzone. After the disappearance of the Rozzone family, it was the family of the counts Piazzone who took control of the hamlet. Unlike the previous lords, the Piazzone are known as great benefactors of the area.
The “Società dei Probi Contadini” is born
An important moment in the history of Castel Cerreto is the founding of the "Società dei Probi Contadini", which took place in 1901 at the behest of the Piazzoni family and Monsignore Ambrogio Portaluppi. The Society brought together farmers from Castel Cerreto and Battaglie and managed over 500 hectares of agricultural land in the area, previously owned by the Bergamo orphanage. The ownership of the land became collective and was attributed to the heads of households. The Society aimed to develop a mechanized and modern agriculture.
Monuments and places of interest
If you have the opportunity to visit Castel Cerreto, we recommend taking a tour of its monuments and places of interest. Among the religious buildings, the Church of San Girolamo and San Francesco is definitely worth seeing. Built on the southwestern corner of the main square, it is dedicated to Sophronius Eusebius Jerome and Francis of Assisi. The interior is of modest size but very suggestive, with three altars and a porch at the entrance, composed of four columns.
Conclusions
Here is a brief presentation of Castel Cerreto, a fascinating place where history and nature blend into a harmonious whole. If you are planning a visit to Bergamo, do not hesitate to stop by. We are sure you will not regret it!
