Vigonza
Welcome to Vigonza!
Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you about a small town in Veneto, located northeast of Padua: Vigonza! With its 22,954 inhabitants, this municipality is rich in history and places of interest to discover. In this article, I will talk about the origin of Vigonza's name, its history and symbols, as well as its most important monuments.
Origins of the name
The name of the city Vigonza has sparked different interpretations over the years. According to the toponymist Davide Olivieri, the name would derive from a Germanic person called "Gunzo", and therefore would mean "Gunzo's village". Another theory, instead, supports that the name derives from the Latin word "biguncia", which means "fork", as the city is located exactly in a road fork area. In short, which theory to believe remains a bit of a mystery!
History
Symbols
The Municipality of Vigonza has its own coat of arms. This represents the emblem of the Vigonza family (barry of gold and red, of four pieces) in the first and last quarter, and the wheel, symbol of the lords of Peraga (azure, a wheel of gold) in the second and third quarter. The coat of arms is accompanied by the gonfalon, a flag of blue and red.
Honours
In 2015, by decree of the President of the Republic, the Municipality of Vigonza was awarded the title of City in Italy.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
If you love sacred art, then you're in the right place! Vigonza in fact has numerous churches and chapels, each of which tells a piece of its fascinating history. Among the most important we mention the Church of Santa Margherita, built in the XIX century and partially rebuilt due to the damages of the Second World War. The church of the Saints Peter and Paul, instead, dates back to the XV century and was built to avoid flooding. Finally, the church of San Vito, located in a homonymous hamlet, is a jewel of sacred art from the XVII century.
Civil architecture
The territory of Vigonza is dotted with splendid Venetian villas, such as Ca' Badoer, Muneratti and Corinaldi, just to name a few. Most of these Venetian villas date back to the XVI century and represent perfect examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Vigonza is a very interesting city from a historical and cultural point of view, and if you are lucky enough to visit it you will not be disappointed. Between churches and Venetian villas, this municipality has a lot to offer to enthusiasts of history and sacred art. We hope that this short article has helped you to get to know this city a little better and that it has encouraged you to visit it!
