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This village is perched on a rise of Monte Bisbino and overlooks Chiasso.
It was first mentioned in the 14th century, but was certainly inhabited by hill-folk before then. Thanks to its desirable location, some families chose to leave the plains in the second half of the 20th century and build new homes here.
A number of well known figures were born in the village: the Fontanas, who distinguished themselves as theologians and educators, the painters Spinelli, Suà and Chiesa, as well as Ticino’s most important writer and poet, Francesco Chiesa.
It was first mentioned in the 14th century, but was certainly inhabited by hill-folk before then. Thanks to its desirable location, some families chose to leave the plains in the second half of the 20th century and build new homes here.
A number of well known figures were born in the village: the Fontanas, who distinguished themselves as theologians and educators, the painters Spinelli, Suà and Chiesa, as well as Ticino’s most important writer and poet, Francesco Chiesa.
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