Givoletto

Il territorio - Comune di Givoletto

Givoletto

Givoletto is at the foot of Monte Lera, in the quietness of Val Ceronda. On the side of Monte Lera, the stations of the Cross bring to Santa Maria Ausiliatrice little church that is an obliged stop for a trip to the Madonna della Neve Chapel. On the ridge of Monte Lera (between 875 and 1300 m of altitude) a natural reserve has been established so as to protect the Euphorbia gibelliana, perennial plant specie that, according to the experts, is growing only here. It is a herbaceous bushy plant, 60/80 cm high, living in colonies. The trunk ends with a five sections umbrella supporting one flower only, surrounded by five green-yellowish leaves, teased at the base and of elliptical long form. Givoletto history officially begins in 1014, when it is mentioned in a Benedict VIII papal bull. Later on is mentioned again in the Corrado il Salico, Arrigo III and Ottone IV imperial diplomas.

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