Rezzato

Rezzato
Comune
Comune di Rezzato

The Town Hall
Rezzato

Location of Rezzato in Italy

Coordinates: 45°32′N 10°14′E / 45.533°N 10.233°ECoordinates: 45°32′N 10°14′E / 45.533°N 10.233°E
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Brescia (BS)
Founded 1299, March 12
Frazioni Virle Treponti
Government
  Mayor Davide Giacomini (PD)
Area
  Total 18 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation 150 m (490 ft)
Population (2014)
  Total 13,517
  Density 750/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demonym Rezzatesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 25086
Dialing code 030
Patron saint St. Anne
Saint day July 26
Website Official website

Rezzato is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. It is bounded by the comunes of Brescia, Botticino, Castenedolo, Mazzano and Nuvolera.

History

Ancient era

The most important place of Prehistory in Rezzato was Ca' dei Grii, a cave on the south side of Regogna Mountain. During some researches done from 1954 to 1968, were discovered some objects of the Neolithic period, the oldest of the area. Probably the cave was a refuge for some prehistoric men or for some families during the Second World War. It was destroyed in 1969 by an adjacent marble's pit.

Modern era

The origin of this town name is thought to be the medieval "Regadium", which meant "royal court", a term used to designate the area surrounding the city of Brescia. Benedictine monks contributed to the founding of Rezzato by draining the land and digging irrigation canals on the Valverde plain. In the 14th century, battles between Guelph and Ghibelline city-states led to domination over Milan and the nearby territory by the powerful Visconti family, backed by the emperor Henry VII. While the western part of Lombardy was taken over by the Sforza family in the 15th century, Brescia became part of Venetian Republic in 1429. Under Venice, local commerce and crafts prospered, and Rezzato became known for its marble. Stone cutting was the predominant business in Rezzato from the 15th to the early 20th centuries. The municipal territory took on its current dimensions in 1928, with the addition of Virle Treponti.

Places

Transport

The A4 motorway (Turin - Milan - Venice - Trieste) passes south of the town. Route SS 11, the Padana Superiore road, and Route SS 45bis, the Gardesana Occidentale road, lead directly to Rezzato. The nearest train station to Rezzato is at Brescia, on the Milan-Venice railway line. The nearest airport is at Montichiari (8 km).

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1861 3,021    
1911 4,201+39.1%
1961 7,433+76.9%
2011 13,455+81.0%
Source: ISTAT 2011

Rezzato had a population of 13,485 inhabitants as of March 2012.

Since the end of World War II, like others places in Lombardy, Rezzato has been host to two waves of mass migration: the first, workers from within Italy; the second, immigrants from outside the peninsula. These two migrations have corresponded with two different economic phases. The first migration coincided with the economic miracle of the 1950s and 1960s, a period of extraordinary growth based on classic industry and public works. The second immigration has taken place against the background of a vastly different economy, centered around services, small industry and post-industrial scenarios. The first migarion concerned Italians, from the countryside, the mountains and the cities and towns of the South, the East or the other provinces of Lombardy.

Ethnic groups

The main ethnic group in Rezzato is the Italian one, but there are also many other groups from Europe, Asia and Africa.

Country of Birth
Romania Romania 263
Albania Albania 148
Pakistan Pakistan 120
China China 102
Ghana Ghana 100

Municipal Administration

From 1945 to 1995 the municipal administration of Rezzato was composed of members of the historical Christian Democracy, with some members of the Italian Socialist Party (1970–1980 and 1985–1995) and the Italian Communist Party (1980–1985).

The City Council of Rezzato has 16 members (last election, May 2014). The mayor of Rezzato is Davide Giacomini (PD) since 26 May 2014.

Sister cities

Rezzato is twinned with:

Russia Bogoroditsk, Tula Oblast, Russia

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See also

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