Vermogno - fraz. di Zubiena

Vermogno is a hamlet of Zubiena with about 120 inhabitants. The rural characteristics of this village, compact and with just two streets, are apparent from the architecture of the houses in stone and brick, with wooden balconies and small windows. An expression of an economy linked to subsistence farming, the artefacts and buildings are the outcome of a profound connection with the adjoining Bessa natural park. Between the 1st century B.C. and the 1st century A.D., this narrow strip of land was the Roman Empire's largest open-cast gold mine.
The village of Vermogno can be considered a typical example of a situation of economic marginality due to a hilly terrain, where agriculture is no longer able to generate an adequate income, and the distance from the main settlements and infrastructure. Despite this, Vermogno pays great attention to the quality of life and human relations, supporting the development of new forms of active citizenship. For example, the Forno Comunitario (Community Oven) project stands out as a symbol of Vermogno's conviviality, a space to be shared and available to all, as was the custom in rural tradition in order to enjoy other people’s company. After all, the word ‘companion’ is derived from the Latin ‘cum panis’, meaning those who eat the same bread.