Tronzano Lago Maggiore
Tronzano Lago Maggiore: a small town overlooking the lake
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about a small Lombard town overlooking Lake Maggiore: Tronzano Lago Maggiore, also known as "Trunsciàn" in the Varesotto dialect. The village, with its 206 inhabitants, is located in the province of Varese and is an ideal place for those seeking tranquillity and relaxation.
Origins of the name
The municipality of Tronzano Lago Maggiore has had various names over the years. In 1863, for example, it was called Bassano di Tronzano, while only in November of the same year was the current name chosen. The "Lago Maggiore" specification identifies its geographical position.
History
Symbols
The coat of arms and the flag of Tronzano Lago Maggiore were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on 15 July 1983. The village's flag is a blue and white flag.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architectures
Tronzano Lago Maggiore is a municipality of great historical and architectural interest, especially for its churches and oratories. Among the most famous religious architectures in the village are the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Church of San Rocco, the Church of San Sebastiano, and the Oratory of Santa Maria dei Disciplinati. All these constructions were built with great attention to detail and present elements of great value.
Society
Demographic evolution
The municipality of Tronzano Lago Maggiore has a very interesting demographic history. In 1751, for example, it had 323 inhabitants, while in 1805 the residents had risen to 502. After the annexation of Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore in 1809, the number of inhabitants rose to 744. However, in 1853 the number of inhabitants dropped to 386, while in 1859 there were only 388 people living in the village.
Administration
Tronzano Lago Maggiore is part of the mountain community Valli del Verbano.
Gallery
I show you some images of the village of Tronzano Lago Maggiore: a distant view and a view from inside the town.
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Related articles
If you are curious to further explore your interest in Tronzano Lago Maggiore, you can consult the page dedicated to the Pino-Tronzano station.
Other projects
Finally, if you want to know more about this municipality and its history, I leave you the link to the official page of the Tronzano Lago Maggiore municipality.
