Zimone
Welcome to Zimone, a Piedmontese municipality in the province of Biella
Hello everyone, today we'll be talking about Zimone, a small municipality located in the province of Biella in Piedmont. The town has around 391 inhabitants and is located on the southeastern hilltop ridge of the Serra Morenica di Ivrea.
Physical geography
Territory
The beautiful city is located on the borders of northwestern Canavese, near the famous Lake Viverone and its Sette Fontane location. This is an area characterized by seven ancient wells along the road leading to Lake Bertignano, which attracts numerous tourists.
Origin of the name
The toponym Zimone could derive from the ancient "sumon" or "simon", the name of the ancient internal courts of the houses connected to each other. Another possible origin of the name comes from "cimon", which means summit, referring to the hilly position of the city.
History
Zimone has a long history that dates back to the 11th century, when the city was feudal to the Archdiocese of Vercelli and later, dating back to 1166, was titled to the noble family Avogadro di Cerrione. In the 15th century, the city was ceded to the Dal Pozzo family, who became subject to the Duchy of Savoy. Zimone, however, remained almost exempt from historical battles.
Symbols
The city's symbol of ten red and gold bands represents the noble Avogadro family.
Monuments and places of interest
The city has only one historic monument, the Parish Church of San Giorgio. This was built in the 17th century and has a beautiful stone altar and attached oratory. The current church was built in the 18th century following the demolition of the previous one. The old church was characterized by a single nave with a central altar, two chapels dedicated to the Madonna del Rosario and the B.V. of consolation, a sacristy, and a bell tower. In 1721, work began on the construction of the new building, which was completed in 1728. The bell tower was rebuilt after the mid-1700s. Inside the church, you can admire the main black marble altar and marble stuccoes, together with the altar of the Sacred Heart, as the most precious works. There is also the Rosary altar in stucco by Antonio Gallo, a work dated 1754, and the altar of St. Nicholas, dating back to the 17th century.
In summary, Zimone is a small Piedmontese city located in the province of Biella, which we recommend you visit. With its long history and hilly position on the southeastern ridge of the Serra Morenica di Ivrea, the municipality has a lot to offer. You can visit the beautiful Parish Church of San Giorgio, which represents the main tourist attraction in the city. Additionally, Lake Viverone and Sette Fontane are other attractions that attract many tourists to this area.
