Veniano
Veniano, a municipality in the province of Como in Lombardy
Veniano is an Italian municipality of 3068 inhabitants located in the province of Como, in Lombardy. The name Veniano probably derives from the Latin ''Vetenianum'' which means a place cultivated for vines, or from the Etruscan ''Vetemmia''. Veniano was ruled by the Papal State and the Duchy of Milan, passing through many noble families, such as the Del Rio Noriega, the Litta Rusca, and the Imbonati. In the eighteenth century, the two communities of Veniano Inferiore and Veniano Superiore joined forces to form a single municipal entity, which followed the fate of the Pievetta Appianese, being included in the Province of Varese and then moved to the Province of Milan. Veniano was annexed to Guanzate from 1809 to 1815, and became a hamlet of Appiano Gentile in 1927 during the fascist period. In 1950, the two communities joined forces to form the autonomous Municipality of Veniano.
Symbols of Veniano
The coat of arms and gonfalon of the Municipality of Veniano were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on July 14, 1975. The partition of the shield represents the symbols of the two fractions that make up the town: Superiore and Inferiore. The crown in the upper part of the coat of arms represents the granting of the lands, including the territories of Turate and Mozzate, by Liutprando, king of the Lombards, to the monastery of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro in Pavia. The undulating band represents the Antiga stream, and the bees symbolize industrial activity.
History of Veniano
Veniano has an ancient history dating back to the thirteenth century when the locality was known as ''Vetennianum''. A monastery, present in the historic Monterubiano street, managed the local agricultural economy under the control of the Papal State. In 1346, Veniano was part of the localities responsible for the maintenance of the so-called "de Bolà" road. During the Duchy of Milan, Veniano was divided into large properties and passed through many noble families, such as the Del Rio Noriega, the Litta Rusca, and the Imbonati. In 1644, Veniano was composed of two municipalities: Veniano Inferiore and Veniano Superiore. In the eighteenth century, these two communities joined forces, and in 1786 Veniano was included in the Province of Varese (Austrian Lombardy) and then moved to the Province of Milan (Austrian Lombardy). In 1801, Veniano was included in the Province of Como for the first time under the reign of Napoleon. Veniano was annexed to Guanzate from 1809 to 1815 and became a hamlet of Appiano Gentile in 1927 during the fascist period. In 1950, the two communities of Veniano Inferiore and Veniano Superiore joined forces to form the autonomous municipality of Veniano.
In summary, Veniano has an ancient and interesting history dating back to the thirteenth century. Over the centuries, the territory was under the control of the Papal State and the Duchy of Milan, passing through many noble families such as the Del Rio Noriega, the Litta Rusca, and the Imbonati. Veniano had a long life as two separate and independent communities (Veniano Inferiore and Veniano Superiore) but in the eighteenth century they joined forces to form a single municipal entity. Veniano was moved from one province to another several times and was annexed to Guanzate and Appiano Gentile during different periods of its history. In 1950, it became an autonomous municipality. The coat of arms of the Municipality of Veniano represents the symbols of the two fractions that make up the town: Superiore and Inferiore. Veniano is a magnificent city that enjoys a unique cultural heritage.
