Stadolina
Welcome to Stadolina
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Stadolina, a hamlet of the municipality of Vione, in the high Val Camonica, in the province of Brescia. If you like tranquility, this is the right place for you. Stadolina is located just a few kilometers from the new ski slopes of Temù, but maintains the atmosphere of a quiet and welcoming village.
Physical geography
Stadolina is located in the Val Camonica, and is surrounded by the towns of Vezza d'Oglio, Vione and Temù. In the village, the plain called "centoia", located in the locality of Fusine, becomes icy for 4 months during the winter, due to lack of sun. The historic center is located on the top of the village, above the State Road 42 of the Tonale and the Mendola. Here you can enjoy a splendid view of the surrounding mountains.
History
Stadolina is a hamlet of Vione, located southwest of the village. At the beginning of the century it was divided into two districts, of which the lower one was located along the valley road. The name Stadolina has several theories regarding its origin, including deriving from the Latin word "Aestas", which means summer, or from "stabulina", which means house.
Monuments and places of interest
The churches of Stadolina are the Church of S. Giacomo of the seventeenth century, whose soasa is the work of G.B. Ramus, with a bell tower that houses 5 bells cast by the Fonderia Francesco D'adda and Figli di Crema in 1933. Furthermore, along the road that leads to Val Paghera, there is a large rock with the imprint of a stick and a shoe, known as the rock of San Cristoforo. Legend has it that the imprint was left by San Cristoforo during his passage.
Society
Traditions and folklore
Stadolina has many traditions and folklore, starting from the ancient weather predictions, which are based on filling twelve onion skins with a little salt and placing them on the windowsill on the night of Saint Paul. The dissolved salt indicates a rainy month. The scütüm are the nicknames or nicknames of the residents, among which "Fazzolà" (Fasòlà) stands out. The dance "de l'ombrèla" is a ritual dance that represents the death and return to life of a dancer, typical of Stadolina. The festival of the alpini and the festival of San Giacomo, the patron saint of the village, are events that attract many visitors every year.
Typical dishes
The traditional dish of Stadolina is calsù, filled with boiled potatoes, minced meat or salami and aromatic herbs. The pasta is worked and closed by hand and each family has its own recipe.
Conclusions
Stadolina is a lovely place where you will find relaxation, traditions and gastronomic delights. A place where history and culture blend with the beauty of the surrounding nature. We are happy to have introduced you to Stadolina and we hope you can visit this wonderful place soon.
