Villanuova sul Clisi
Villanuova sul Clisi: between mountains and river in Lombardy
If you are looking for a beautiful place to spend a few days in Lombardy, I recommend visiting Villanuova sul Clisi. This small town of just over 5800 inhabitants is located in the province of Brescia, in the beautiful Valle Sabbia.
Physical geography
Villanuova sul Clisi is located in a strategic position, between the mountains of Selvapiana, Renico and Covolo. Its territory is crossed by the Chiese river, which gave the name to the town. The town is located at the entrance of the Valle Sabbia and the hamlet of Prandaglio is located on the slopes of Mount Selvapiana.
History
The name Villanuova derives from its origin as a small suburb of Gavardo. Initially the village was called "villa" only, but in 1862 it took on its current name. The presence of the cotton mill and the wool mill played a fundamental role in the development of Villanuova and the surrounding municipalities.
Symbols
The symbol of Villanuova sul Clisi is the coat of arms, which depicts clusters of grapes, a cornucopia and fruits. The banner is a white cloth.
Monuments and places of interest
If you want to discover the beauty of this town, you cannot miss the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and the Madonna di Valverde Church.
Society
Villanuova sul Clisi has just over 5800 inhabitants and is a welcoming and community-oriented town.
Anthropical geography
The hamlets of Villanuova are Berniga, Bondone, Bostone, Canneto, Castello Mezzane, Peracque, Ponte Pier and Valverde. Bondone, Berniga, Castello, Peracque, Mezzane, Canneto and Pontepier until 1928 belonged to the scattered municipality of Prandaglio.
Infrastructure and transport
Villanuova is served by the SS 45 bis and the provincial road 116, which cross the town. In the past, the municipality could count on two important railway connections, the Rezzato-Vobarno railway and the Brescia-Vestone-Idro tramway. Today there is the Cycle network of the Province of Brescia Rezzato-Salò.
Administration
The Mayor of Villanuova sul Clisi is Michele Zanardi, representative of the civic list of center-left (Future municipality) and of the Democratic Party (Italy).
Sport
For sports lovers, Villanuova offers various recreational activities, including the A football team.
In conclusion, Villanuova sul Clisi is a little gem of Lombardy, with breathtaking landscapes and a welcoming community. If you want to visit a quiet place and immerse yourself in nature, you cannot go wrong choosing this town in the province of Brescia.
