Zignago
Welcome to Zignago!
Hello everyone! Today I'll be talking about a small and picturesque municipality in the province of La Spezia: Zignago. With its 471 inhabitants, Zignago is a dispersed municipality that includes several hamlets in the Val di Vara. The town hall, Pieve, is located at 632m above sea level. Zignago's territory is rich in nature and breathtaking landscapes: there are many streams and peaks to discover!
Physical geography
The municipality of Zignago is located in the picturesque Val di Vara and the hamlet of Pieve is its town hall. Near Valgiungata, one can climb up to the Rastrello pass, which is located at 1047m above sea level. Zignago's territory is characterized by the presence of two wonderful peaks: Mount Dragnone (1016m) and Mount Fiorito (1091m). Among the most important watercourses are the Casseruola, Mangia and Scannabecco streams. Moreover, Zignago is part of the organic farming supply chain and produces high-quality beef and sheep meat.
History
Zignago is a very ancient municipality that has origins dating back to prehistory. The toponym Zignago would probably derive from the dialect term ''Zignègu'', meaning inhabitant near water.
The Zignago area was a border zone between the Lombards and the Byzantine Empire. Later on, it became a feudal possession of the De Nobili di Vezzano, who built a castle. Zignago then passed to Pontremoli and became the property of the Fieschi of Lavagna.
In 1273, Zignago became part of the Republic of Genoa, taking it away from the dominion of the Malaspina family. In the sixteenth century, the Genoese republic elevated it to the title of Podesteria with a special magistrate appointed by the Genoese government. Zignago followed the fate of Genoa, including the Austrian invasion in 1747 and the French invasion of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797.
Under French domination, Zignago returned to the Vara department and later to the Kingdom of Sardinia. From 1859 to 1927, Zignago's territory was included in the IV mandamento of Sesta Godano in the Levante district, part of the province of Genoa before and, with the establishment in 1923, of the province of La Spezia.
Conclusions
There you have it, dear readers, a brief description of Zignago, a small but unique municipality rich in history and wonderful natural landscapes. If you're looking for a place to breathe clean air, immerse yourself in nature, and enjoy genuine food, I highly recommend visiting Zignago. I'm certain you'll be fascinated!
