Vervio
Welcome to Vervio, a small village in Valtellina
If you are looking for a peaceful place surrounded by nature, Vervio is the perfect place for you. This municipality of only 206 inhabitants is located 8 km from Tirano, along the Adda river and at the foot of Mount Masuccio, making it an ideal starting point for hiking enthusiasts.
History of the village
Vervio has ancient origins dating back to the year 1000. In the past, it was a fiefdom of the Venosta family and later followed the political events of the Mazzo di Valtellina parish. Although it is a predominantly rural village, there are some remains of noble residences that belonged to the Lavizzari family.
The symbols of the municipality
In Vervio, like in every Italian municipality, there are symbols that represent it. The yellow and red coat of arms is that of the Venosta family, while that of the municipality has a tower that represents the ancient defense and an ear of wheat, a symbol of the agriculture that has always characterized the area.
Monuments and places of interest
There are various monuments and places of interest that you can visit during your stay in Vervio. One of them is the Church of Sant'Ilario, which was built in the 14th century but has undergone subsequent renovations. Inside, you can admire a carved and painted triptych from the 16th century. If you are interested in religion, you can also visit the church dedicated to Anthony of Padua, located near the cemetery.
Tourism
Speaking of tourism, there is no shortage of leisure activities in Vervio. You can reach the hamlet of Rogorbello, located at 750 meters above sea level, where there is a baroque church dedicated to San Sebastiano. From here, you can continue to the locality of Le Piane, where there are some huts inhabited mainly during the summer season. From here, you can reach the Maggengo di Susen, where there is a small church dedicated to Our Lady of Grace. The popular festival dedicated to this saint takes place on the first Sunday of August and is well attended by the locals.
When you are in Vervio, you cannot miss the Refuge Schiazzera, located at 2050 meters above sea level and owned by the municipality. Here, you can do fantastic hikes in the summer months and admire spectacular views. From here, you can reach Valgrosina, the lakes of Schiazzera, and Val Poschiavo, in Swiss territory.
Administration
For any information regarding the administration of the municipality, you can contact the offices of the Vervio town hall.
Demographic evolution
The population of Vervio has always been small and has not undergone great variations over the years.
Notes
For further information, visit the website of the municipality of Vervio.
Other projects
You can find further information about the municipality of Vervio on Wikipedia.
