| Rovato | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Franciacorta | |
| Altitude | 192 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 26.10 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 18.704 (31-12-2013) | |
| Name inhabitants | Rovatesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 030 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 25038 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Carlo Borromeo | |
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Rovato is a city of Lombardy.
To know
Geographical notes
Rovato is located in the southern part of Franciacorta, at the foot of the Monte Orfano.
Background
The first settlements on the hills of Franciacorta that surround the city date back to the first millennium BC .. More certain settlements are those of the Cenomanian Gauls who settled in the area in the 6th century BC. Remains of these settlements have been found on the Monte Orfano, on which, according to a legend, a small temple dedicated to the sun god was built.
After the expulsion of the Cenomane population by the Romans in the first century BC, Franciacorta grew in importance and developed around the castrum of Rovato.
With the fall of the Roman Empire, Rovato suffered a series of raids that ended in 568 AD. with the arrival of the Lombards. These, who converted to Christianity, restructured the Roman fortification present in the current area convent of the SS. Announced making Rovato the institutional center of ancient Franciacorta and building a church on Monte Orfano dedicated to San Michele, the warrior angel patron of the Lombards.
How to orient yourself
Rovato: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The closest airports to Rovato are the following:
- 1 Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (the Caravaggio), Via Aeroporto 13, Orio al Serio, ☎ 39 035326323.
- 2 Brescia-Montichiari Airport (Gabriele D'Annunzio), Via Aeroporto, 34, Montichiari (BS), ☎ 39 030 9656599, fax: 39 030 9656514. Charter only
- 3 Verona-Villafranca Airport (Valerio Catullo), Boxes of Sommacampagna (VR), ☎ 39 045 8095666, fax: 39 045 8619074, @[email protected].
By car
Rovato has its own toll booth
(Milan-Venice).
Rovato is crossed by the provincial SP BS 11, once a state road. There are also the SP XI which connects the city to Iseo, the SP XII, which reaches up to Roe deer and the SP 16 leading to Trenzano is Longhena.
On the train
Rovato station is located on the lines: Milan-Venice, Lecco-Brescia and Rovato-Bornato-Iseo, derivation of the line Brescia-Iseo-Edolo.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Quistini Castle (Porcellaga Palace), Via Sopramura 3 / A, ☎ 39 320 8519177, @[email protected].
April-November: Sundays and holidays 10-12 15-18 (except July and August). Built by the Porcellaga family in 1560 as a fortified residence. During the second half of the 16th century, given the long-standing conflict between the French and the Venetians, the castle hosted numerous military garrisons. In addition to the frescoed interiors, the castle is also known for its splendid gardens. - 2 Church of the Madonna di S. Stefano, Via S. Stefano 6, ☎ 39 030 7721130. from Monday to Saturday 15.00-18.00, Sunday 10.00-12.00 and 15.00-18.00. Important for its numerous frescoes.
- 3 Convent of the Annunciata (Via Monte Orfano, 9), ☎ 39 3317579086, @announced [email protected]. On the slopes of the orphaned mountain, its construction began in 1449 at the behest of two friars of the Congregation of the Servants of Mary and ended in 1503. It was immediately a pilgrimage destination, it was suppressed in 1772. Only in 1963 will a religious community be reconstituted in the convent , known in the area for the square cloister and for theAnnunciation of the Romanino.
- 4 Piazza Cavour. For centuries the beating heart of Rovato, is characterized by the cobblestone pavement and the semicircular arcade that delimits it in the northern part.
April-November: Sundays and holidays 10-12 15-18 (except July and August). Built by the Porcellaga family in 1560 as a fortified residence. During the second half of the 16th century, given the long-standing conflict between the French and the Venetians, the castle hosted numerous military garrisons. In addition to the frescoed interiors, the castle is also known for its splendid gardens.Events and parties
- Month of beef in oil, ☎ 39 030 7713225. April - November. Affiliated menus based on beef in oil in the restaurants participating in the event.
- Montorfano Motor show (vintage cars in franciacorta). May.
- White Night. beginning of July - 2014: July 5th.
- Patronal feast of S. Carlo. 4 Nov.
What to do
From Rovato starts a path to the Monte Orfano. The trail starts in via Piedimonte, near the sanctuary of the Madonna di S. Stefano, where it is possible to leave the car. Continuing then in the direction of Convent of the Annunciata take the red and white path n °9811 which, with a slight slope, passes through the Genovesina farmhouse is Croce Villa of Erbusco where the trail ends. Journey time on foot: about an hour and 20 minutes.During the return it is possible to make a detour: after the Genovesina farmhouse, stay on the ridge passing through the Cross of Coccaglio, a small lake, the small refuge of the Alpini and Cross of Rovato. Arrived at Convent of the Annunciata take path no980 which leads back to the starting point. Along the way it is possible to enjoy views of the vineyards and Franciacorta villages and the Lombard pre-Alps.
Shopping
In the city center there are numerous shops and a shopping center is present in the nearby hamlet of Erbusco.
- Markets
- The weekly market is held every Monday;
- The farmers' market is held every Wednesday morning in Piazza Cavour;
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Internet
A free internet connection is available in Piazza Cavour.
Around
Itineraries
- Rovato is part of the Franciacorta Wine Route, a route of food and wine tourism promotion, about 80 kilometers long and recognized by the Lombardy Region, which winds through province of Brescia on a territory of 19 municipalities, including: Provaglio d'Iseo, Monticelli Brusati, Ome, Gussago, Rodengo Saiano, Cellatica, Paderno Franciacorta, They pass, Cazzago San Martino, Iseo, Coccaglio, Cologne, Erbusco, Corte Franca, Adro, Roe deer is Paratico.
