Zelo Buon Persico
Welcome to Zelo Buon Persico: History and Identity of a Lombard Municipality
Zelo Buon Persico is a municipality in the province of Lodi, located in the Lombardy region. With a population of approximately 7,378 inhabitants, Zelo Buon Persico has ancient roots dating back to Roman times.
History
The name Zelo comes from the Latin expression agellum, which means "small field". It is believed that the farm in question belonged to Gomperto, from whom the suffix "Buon Persico" derives. The full name, "agellum Gomperticum" (i.e. "Gomperto's small farm"), was due to the location of the farm, located between two large Roman properties.
Over time, the name changed to Gello, Zello, and finally Zelo, while the attribute "Buon Persico" was added to the name of the town. The "via Regina", a Roman road that connected the river port of Cremona with Chiavenna passing through Milan, crossed the town in Roman times.
Zelo Buon Persico was transferred to the Thurn und Taxis princes of the Holy Roman Empire in 1546 and remained under their control until the extinction of fiefs in 1782. During the Napoleonic age, Zelo Buon Persico was added to Bisnate and Casolate, which then became autonomous with the Lombardo-Veneto Kingdom. Bisnate was then definitively added in 1841. In 1869, the municipalities of Casolate, Mignete, and Villa Pompeiana were added to Zelo Buon Persico.
Symbols
The coat of arms of Zelo Buon Persico represents a silver field with two red bands and a green tree in the center. The banner is made up of a green cloth with the representation of the coat of arms in the center.
Monuments and Places of Interest
The town offers interesting monuments and places of interest. The parish church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo was built in the fifteenth century and expanded in the eighteenth century. The Church of Saints Cosma and Damiano in Muzzano has medieval origins, dating back to the thirteenth century and has undergone modifications over time. The Ittico Paradiso Park in Villa Pompeiana is a nature park with a theme that is worth a visit.
Society
Zelo Buon Persico has a population of approximately 7,378 inhabitants. Foreigners represent 8.90% of the population. The most represented nationalities are Romania, Albania, Morocco, and Peru.
The dialect spoken in Zelo Buon Persico is Lodi, one of the variants of the Western or Insular Lombard branch of the Lombard language. The majority of the population is Catholic, but the presence of Orthodox and Muslim citizens is growing.
Conclusion
Zelo Buon Persico represents an example of a town with ancient history, a welcoming population, and a unique culture. With religious monuments and nature parks with a theme, the municipality offers several opportunities for tourism and entertainment. If you are looking for a peaceful and charming location, Zelo Buon Persico is the right place for you.
