Someo

Someo is a former municipality in the district of Valle Maggia the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The town is located on the left side of the Maggia river, about 25 km north of Locarno.

The village lies at an altitude of 366 m.s.l.m. In 2003, before the congregation fusion lived 366 inhabitants in an area of ​​32.73 ha community

The village is now part of the established church in April 2004 Maggia. It is north of Locarno west of the river Maggia.

History

Was mentioned in documents as Summade first time in the year 807 still be found in the village, many houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. It can also be seen other examples of rural culture such as the right cut in the rock big fountain, the mills and the large laundry.

Personalities

  • Antonio Tognazzini, founder of someo now Casmalia, Australia

Attractions

Sacred buildings

  • Oratory of San Giovanni Battista ( 1850), with frescoes by Giacomo Antonio Pedrazzi ( 1851), Cristo Morto, Addolorata and two statues: San Luca and San Giuliano
  • Oratory Gesola in the district of Terra di dentro with frescoes (17th - 19th century) Madonna di Re, Madonna with Child, Saints and Evangelists by Giacomo Andrea Pedrazzi
  • Oratory of Our Lady of Graces in the district Riveo (1703), renovated in 1729 and 1877; Stucco altar ( 1729 ) with wood statue Madonna col Bambino, a painting San Giuseppe e l' angelo and the Madonna del Soccorso ex voto (1722).

Other monuments

Maggia (municipality) Maggia (river) Water well Votive offering Avegno-Gordevio Aurigeno Avegno, Switzerland Coglio Giumaglio Gordevio Lodano Moghegno Municipalities of the canton of Ticino Vallemaggia (district)
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