Cimbro
Cimbro: a historic fraction of the Municipality of Vergiate
Cimbro, also known as Cimber in the Varese dialect, is a geographic fraction of the Italian Municipality of Vergiate, located northeast of the town center. Once an autonomous municipality until 1869, it was consolidated into the municipality of Mornago and then two years later, separated and consolidated into Vergiate. In this article, we will explore the history of Cimbro, its culture, geography, and events.
History
Cimbro was an ancient municipality of the province of Milan. Recorded in 1751 as a village of about 155 inhabitants, in 1786, Cimbro was part of the short-lived Province of Varese for five years before continuously changing its administrative references in 1791, 1798, and 1799. In 1805, at the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy, it had 192 inhabitants. In 1809, it was suppressed by Napoleon's decree and annexed to Cuvirone, which was then consolidated into Vergiate in 1811. The Municipality of Cimbro was later restored with the return of the Austrian Empire, and the village was populated by 298 people in 1853, rising to 359 in 1861. The suppression of the autonomous municipality came finally in 1869 by decree of Vittorio Emanuele II, who decided to unify Cimbro with Mornago. However, after only two years, the village was once again brought back to Vergiate.
Culture
Events
The Palio Cimbrese is an annual event held in mid-September where the four districts of the town compete in various sports and games. An event that brings together the community in an atmosphere of celebration and joy.
Geography
Cimbro is located near the Strona stream, which is a tributary of the Ticino river; even today, several mills are present. Cimbro is situated northeast of the municipality of Vergiate, in a hilly area rich in meadows and forests. The village is characterized by a suggestive natural landscape.
Notes
Cultural events are an important testimony to the life of historical communities, allowing people to celebrate their history and traditions.
Related articles
The Mornago-Cimbro Station is an important point in the Cimbro fraction; it connects Cimbro to other nearby cities and is the ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding area.
Other projects
For more information on the Cimbro fraction and its cultural activities, please visit the official website of the fraction.
