Ne, Italy
Encyclopedia
Ne is a comune
(municipality) in the Province of Genoa
in the Italian
region Liguria
, located in the Val Graveglia about 40 km east of Genoa
. Formed by several distinct burghs, or frazioni, Ne is known for its natural and historical attractions.
, the king of the Lombards
who fled from Lombardy
in 673.
The family of the founder of the modern, united Italian state, Giuseppe Garibaldi
, originated in the nearby valley of Graveglia. A monument to Garibaldi is located in Conscenti
, one of Ne's sixteen frazione
, or hamlets, and the comune's seat of government. Most of these frazione originated as castles built during and after the tenth century as defenses against Saracen
raids.
Natural attractions of note include:
Other attractions include:
Comune
In Italy, the comune is the basic administrative division, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality.-Importance and function:...
(municipality) in the Province of Genoa
Province of Genoa
The Province of Genoa is a province in the Liguria region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Genoa.It has an area of 1,838 km², and a total population of about 900,000...
in the Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
region Liguria
Liguria
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and good food.-Geography:...
, located in the Val Graveglia about 40 km east of Genoa
Genoa
Genoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
. Formed by several distinct burghs, or frazioni, Ne is known for its natural and historical attractions.
History
Ne stands for Nae, meaning "ship", and refers to the shape of Monte Zatta, the highest mountain of the area (1404 m). It adjoins the valley of Graveglia , the ancient realm of GaribaldGaribald
Garibald was the young son of Grimoald I of Benevento, king of the Lombards, and Theodota, daughter of Aripert I. After his father's death in 671, he reigned briefly for three months until the numerous adherents of Perctarit, his uncle, who had been exiled by Grimoald nine years earlier, beseeched...
, the king of the Lombards
Lombards
The Lombards , also referred to as Longobards, were a Germanic tribe of Scandinavian origin, who from 568 to 774 ruled a Kingdom in Italy...
who fled from Lombardy
Lombardy
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe...
in 673.
The family of the founder of the modern, united Italian state, Giuseppe Garibaldi
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian military and political figure. In his twenties, he joined the Carbonari Italian patriot revolutionaries, and fled Italy after a failed insurrection. Garibaldi took part in the War of the Farrapos and the Uruguayan Civil War leading the Italian Legion, and...
, originated in the nearby valley of Graveglia. A monument to Garibaldi is located in Conscenti
Conscenti
Conscenti is a frazione of the Italian municipality of Ne. It is located approximately 1 km from Ne, and serves as the municipality's seat of government. Its population in 2001 was 726.The family of the founder of the modern, united Italian state, Giuseppe Garibaldi, originated in the nearby Val...
, one of Ne's sixteen frazione
Frazione
A frazione , in Italy, is the name given in administrative law to a type of territorial subdivision of a comune; for other administrative divisions, see municipio, circoscrizione, quartiere...
, or hamlets, and the comune's seat of government. Most of these frazione originated as castles built during and after the tenth century as defenses against Saracen
Saracen
Saracen was a term used by the ancient Romans to refer to a people who lived in desert areas in and around the Roman province of Arabia, and who were distinguished from Arabs. In Europe during the Middle Ages the term was expanded to include Arabs, and then all who professed the religion of Islam...
raids.
Main sights
Ne's landscape is naturally partitioned by the bottom of the Graveglia valley, the Graveglia river, and the high pastures and woods.Natural attractions of note include:
- Views of Mount Chiappozzo, Mount Porcile, and the Biscia Pass.
- The thousand-year-old oak tree of Gosita, in the frazione Zerli.
- A network of high-altitude paths, pedestrian and carriage roads for trekkingHikingHiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
and mountain bikingMountain bikingMountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
, which afford striking views of the southern part of the Aveto Natural Regional ParkAveto Natural Regional ParkThe Aveto Natural Regional Park is a natural park in Province of Genoa . It was established in 1995.- Geography :Situated in the inland of Tigullio area, Aveto Natural Regional Park protects one of the most beautiful and important areas of the Ligurian Apennines.The protected territory, over 30...
. - The caves of Tana di Cà Freghé.
- Geological formations known as "the pillows".
- The Gambatesa Mine, the largest manganeseManganeseManganese is a chemical element, designated by the symbol Mn. It has the atomic number 25. It is found as a free element in nature , and in many minerals...
mine in Europe, which is visitable via tram.
Other attractions include:
- Traces of pre-RomanPre-Roman peoples of the Iberian PeninsulaThis is a list of the Pre-Roman peoples of the Iberian peninsula .-Non-Indo-European:*Aquitanians**Aquitani**Autrigones - some consider them Celtic .**Caristii - some consider them Celtic ....
settlements at Statale. - Cassagna, a medieval stone village reachable on foot through the Ponte Cambiaso, a bridge built in 1766 on top of a 50 m precipice.