This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Broletto

x
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Broletto
Phone:
+39 031 252352

Address:
Como, Italy

In Middle Age Communes in Italy, a broletto was the place where the whole population met for democratic assemblies, and where the elected men lived and administered justice. Broletto is an ancient Italian word, from medieval Latin broilum, brogilum, which probably derives from a Celtic word. Its first meaning is little orchard or garden; hence the meaning field surrounded by a wall. Ancient brolettoes are major buildings in Milan, Brescia, Pavia, Piacenza, Como, Monza, Reggio Emilia, Novara and others. Several places or buildings in northern Italy are called Broletto.
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Attraction Location



Broletto Videos

Shares

x

More Attractions in Como

x

Menu