Rovato, Italian comune
Rovato is a small town in the Province of Brescia in Lombardy, sitting on the edge of the Franciacorta region surrounded by vineyards and hills. The town displays a mixture of old buildings and modern life, with narrow streets, stone structures, and squares that invite lingering.
People settled on the hills around Rovato in the first centuries before Christ, as archaeological finds on Monte Orfano show. The Longobards arrived in 568 and built a church on the mountain, before the town came under Venetian control during the Middle Ages and received fortifications.
The name Rovato may derive from 'robus,' a local word meaning 'thorns,' describing the rocky hill where the town was built. Wine production shapes local culture today, with vineyards surrounding the area and the scent of grapes filling the air during harvest season.
The town center with its narrow streets is easy to explore on foot, and parking areas are located outside the historic district for visitors arriving by car. The town sits conveniently on the A4 highway and is accessible by train and bus, with airports in Bergamo, Brescia, and Verona nearby.
Rovato once hosted one of the largest cattle markets in northern Italy, an activity now celebrated in the annual Lombardia Carne fair held weeks before Easter. The festival showcases a special beef recipe called manzo all'olio that remains a classic in many local restaurants.
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