Monumento alla Vicinia

At Strambevie, between Canale and Calvola, four bronze figures commemorate the Vicinia Granda of Ville del Monte. The monument marks the gathering place of this local institution of self-government.

Why it matters

A vicinia was an assembly of family heads from neighbouring hamlets, responsible for administering common property and managing local territory. The monument recalls how communities in the Tenno area organised shared resources through collective decision-making.

What to notice

The four figures represent Canale, Calvola, Pastoedo and Sant’Antonio. A nearby plaque lists founding families, while a fountain decorated with frescoes by Gianni Longinotti forms part of the site.

Context and history

The Vicinia Granda met at Strambevie, on the old road between Canale and Calvola. Sculptor Livio Tasin created the bronze group in the 1980s. The University of Trento documents the monument as part of the cultural heritage associated with collective land-tenure systems.