Discover Corte De' Frati

Corte de' Frati brings together local ecclesiastical history and the Trincerone, the 16th-century Villa Manna, and its location in the Parco Regionale Oglio Nord. According to some sources, the origins of Corte de' Frati date back to the 9th century; at that time, the place was called “Corte de’ Zeni”. Two ecclesiastical institutions are documented for 1602. The Sentiero Campestre 9 starts and ends at Agriturismo Colombarotto in Alfiano Nuovo, in the municipality of Corte de' Frati, providing a concrete reference point for planning your trip.

Ecclesiastical history and early origins

According to some sources, the origins of Corte de' Frati date back to the 9th century; at that time, the place was called “Corte de’ Zeni”. The parish “Parrocchia dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo” is mentioned in the records of the 1602 pastoral visitation. The subsidiary church of San Rocco in Aspice is also documented for 1602. Thus, two distinct ecclesiastical institutions are mentioned for 1602: the parish “Parrocchia dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo” and the subsidiary church of San Rocco in Aspice.

The Trincerone and its surviving traces

The “Trincerone” was built from earth and brushwood in 1648 to keep the French army away from besieged Cremona. It ran from S. Bernardo (Cremona) to Grumone and was 10 miles long, including several bends.

On the stretch from Noci to Grumone, raised areas of terrain that are considered remnants of the former “Trincerone” still survive at intervals. The historic route ran from S. Bernardo (Cremona) to Grumone; by contrast, the surviving raised areas are located at intervals along the stretch from Noci to Grumone.

Villa Manna and the regional park

Villa Manna Roncadelli Vaghi is located in the hamlet of Grumone. Its structure dates back to the 16th century. The villa combines residential and agricultural areas. Thus, alongside its age, the connection between these two areas is part of its architectural character.

Corte de' Frati lies within the Parco Regionale Oglio Nord.

Sentiero Campestre 9 and directions

The Sentiero Campestre 9 starts and ends at Agriturismo Colombarotto in Alfiano Nuovo, in the municipality of Corte de' Frati. As local trail and road conditions may change, check the current trail and road routes before setting out. From the Pontevico motorway exit on the Brescia–Cremona motorway, you can reach Agriturismo Colombarotto by following the signs to Corte de' Frati.

Find a hotel that fits your travel plans

If your plans include the Sentiero Campestre 9, its stated start and end point is another concrete reference point.

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