Vigasio
Hi everyone! Today I'll talk about Vigasio, a municipality located in the province of Verona, in the beautiful Veneto region. About 10,000 people live here and it's mainly an agricultural area in the Po Valley, not far from Mantova.
Physical Geography
Vigasio is about 15 kilometers away from Verona and borders other municipalities such as Castel d'Azzano, Buttapietra, Isola della Scala, Trevenzuolo, Nogarole Rocca, Povegliano Veronese and Villafranca di Verona. The area is very fertile and the city also includes the hamlets of Forette and Isolalta.
Etymology
The name Vigasio seems to come from 'vicus atii', meaning city of Atii.
History
Vigasio was an important terminus on the Roman road that connected Verona and Mantova. Many Celtic weapons and utensils, such as a sword and tombs, have been found here. Over the centuries, the marshy area was reclaimed by the Benedictine monks and later cultivated with rice.
Monuments and places of interest
If you're in the area, you can't miss the Church of San Zenone, built in the 15th century, and the Church of Campagnamagra, dedicated to the Nativity of the Madonna. The Church of San Michele, from the 18th century, is also interesting. In addition, there are several historic villas to visit such as Villa Rancan, Villa Giusti alla Zambonina, Villa Malaspina, and Villa Carnevali.
Society
In Vigasio, the population has always been stable and the area has always had strategic importance in the lower Veronese region.
Culture
Many events and festivals are held in Vigasio. One of the most famous is the "Giro del Tartaro," a non-competitive walk held on the second Sunday of January. There are also celebrations for the Feast of the Nativity of the Madonna, held in the first week of September at the Church of Campagnamagra.
In short, Vigasio is a beautiful town with a long history and many things to see and do. If you have the opportunity, don't miss the chance to visit!
