Leffe, Italian comune
Leffe is a small commune in the Province of Bergamo in Lombardy, situated in a quiet valley called Val Gandino. The town features stone houses with clay tile roofs, narrow streets lined with small shops, and a central square with the Palazzo Comunale, a town hall with covered arcades and an interior courtyard.
Leffe first appears in written records in 903, when it was called Leufo, and developed over centuries as a textile center with farms and small workshops. The Parish Church of San Michele was built in the 1500s, reflecting the region's craft traditions and artistic heritage.
The name Leffe comes from medieval times, when it was called Leufo. Local traditions remain visible in yearly celebrations like the Feast of Saint Michael on September 29, marked by processions and community gatherings in the streets.
The narrow streets through the village are easily walkable, and the surroundings are best explored on foot to see the architecture and details up close. Hiking trails in the surrounding hills and valleys offer good opportunities to explore the rural landscape.
Numerous fossils were discovered in the region's lignite mines and are now held in museums in Milan and Bergamo, bearing witness to ancient animal life. These remains show that the area once had a completely different landscape and climate than today.
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