Dasio
Dasio: the suppressed municipality becomes a fraction of Valsolda
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Dasio, a fraction of the municipality of Valsolda, in the province of Como. You may have heard of this place, maybe not, but I want to tell you a little bit about its history and its characteristics.
History
Let's start with the historical part: Dasio was an ancient municipality of the province of Milan. During the Spanish domination, the municipality had limited powers and most of the public functions were managed by the general council of Valsolda. In the eighteenth century, Dasio changed its administrative references several times, until it finally became part of the province of Como in 1801.
But the history of Dasio does not end here. During the period of the Kingdom of Italy, which lasted from 1805 to 1814, all the municipalities of the valley were merged into a single administrative entity. But with the return of the Austrian Empire, each municipality regained its autonomy. In 1928, during the fascist regime, Dasio was definitively suppressed and became a fraction of the municipality of Valsolda.
Characteristics of Dasio
But let's move on to the characteristics of Dasio. It is in fact the highest inhabited settlement in the municipality: the small village is located north and uphill from the inhabited center of Valsolda. This privileged position allows you to enjoy breathtaking views, especially of Lake Lugano.
Despite being a rather small fraction, Dasio has a well-defined identity of its own. The historic center is concentrated in the area around the church of San Rocco, built at the end of the seventeenth century. In the village there are also some small shops, a small square with a bar and a fountain.
But perhaps the most interesting thing about Dasio is its wild and uncontaminated nature. Here you can walk in the woods and trek on the surrounding mountains, enjoying wonderful views. Moreover, the village is an ideal starting point for mountain bike excursions on more or less challenging routes. In summer, when it's hot, you can also swim in the cool waters of the Fighera stream.
External links
If you want to know more about Dasio, I recommend you take a look at this website (in Italian and German), which provides a lot of information about the village and the Valsolda valley in general.
In short, Dasio is a charming place, immersed in nature and history. If you are in the area, I recommend that you pay a visit: you won't regret it!
