Iron and Lace Window

Iron and Lace Window,taken in Livigno, Italy Livigno's first settlers were probably shepherds during the Middle Ages. The first documents called this... more

by Christine Dekkers

Title

Iron and Lace Window

Artist

Christine Dekkers

Medium

Photograph - Photography,painting

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Iron and Lace Window,taken in Livigno, Italy Livigno's first settlers were probably shepherds during the Middle Ages. The first documents called this area "vinea et vineola". This Latin name does not refer to the presence of vineyards in the area, but comes from the German language, meaning "avalanche". The valley has always been at risk from this point of view. The last avalanche hitting the village was in 1951, which caused seven deaths and damage to a dozen houses.

Politically, Livigno has always followed Bormio's history, although the relationships between the two communes have always been tense, Bormio being dominant and more populous than Livigno. Until the 1970s Livigno was a farming village. In recent decades, however, things have changed, and nowadays Livigno enjoys a better economic situation and a higher number of inhabitants. Livigno's economy is based on tourism, both in winter and in summer, and on its duty-free status, with goods sold at bargain prices.
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November 23rd, 2014