A Journey Through the Roots of Italian Emigration
Our ‘Roots Path’ project unfolds through 9 key points, each representing a fundamental step in understanding Italian emigration..
Think of these points as a journey: you can follow them in any order you prefer or explore each one individually, as each point has its own significance. We recommend starting at point 1, which introduces the phenomenon, and ending with point 9, which offers a synthesis and final reflection. In between, the journey is yours: choose where to start or explore what interests you most.
A flexible and personal journey
It doesn’t matter where you start or which stage you choose to explore first, each point will tell you an important part of “La nostra storia altrove”. You can explore our cultural roots or focus on the social and economic impact of the phenomenon. The important thing is to reach the end, piecing together a great historical puzzle that tells us who we are and where we come from.
The 9 Key Points of the Project
Municipal Library
Via Roma 17 Recoaro Terme
01. Emigration: a complex and multifaceted phenomenon
Italian emigration is one of the largest migratory phenomena in modern history, involving over 25 million people between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Neustadt Bridge
Between Via Roma and the Park "V. Trettenero", Recoaro Terme
02. Who emigrated and why?
Farmers, laborers, and artisans left Italy to escape poverty, agricultural crises, and lack of opportunities, often driven by necessity and hope for a better future.
Virgilio Trettenero Monument
Park "V. Trettenero" entrance, Recoaro Terme
03. The burden of taxes and the economic crisis
Excessive taxation, like the corn mill tax, and the collapse of agricultural prices forced many Italians to emigrate.
Recoaro Terme Municipality
Via Roma 10, Recoaro Terme
04. The impact on Italy
Emigration left rural areas depopulated, intensified economic dependence on remittances, and caused significant cultural losses in the communities of origin.
U. Floriani School
Via Maestro E. Pozza, Recoaro Terme
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War Memorial
Piazza Dolomiti, Recoaro Terme
06. Remittances: insufficient help
While remittances provided vital financial support to families, they could not reverse the economic decline of local communities.
Piazza Dolomiti
Piazza Dolomiti, Recoaro Terme
07. The Rondinelle: a unique migration model
Seasonal migrants, known as Rondinelle (swallows), represent a unique form of migration, combining economic survival with a strong connection to their homeland.
Historical Nativity Scene
Recoaro Terme Church
08. A people on the move: the Cimbri
The history of the Cimbri people, an ancient migratory group settled in northern Italy, reflects the resilience and adaptability of emigrant communities.
Statue of the Risen Christ
Recoaro Terme Cemetery
09. The legacy of Italian emigration
Italian emigration leaves a legacy of resilience, cultural enrichment, and global connections that continue to shape our identity today.
