Cemmo, (camunian dialect: Hèm[1]) is a frazione of Capo di Ponte, located right of river Oglio, beneath the Concarena.
It was one of the first settlements in Val Camonica, as it can be deduced from the numerous rock drawings that have been found here; nowadays it has a population of about 600.
It hosts the Pieve of Saint Syrus.
The town is located on the right side of river Oglio, north of Clegna creek.
Noble families which obtained feoffment on the town from the local bishop:
| Period | ||
| Avogadro | 1206 - | |
| Botelli | 1336 - | |
| Della Torre | 1423 - |
The historic center of Cemmo hosts many old buildings with numerous portals, gable roofs and courtyards. The town originally possessed four main defensive doors that give the name to the annual event "4 Porte 4 Piazze" ("4 doors, 4 squares"). The town's main squares are:Just beyond it is the district "Furen," a group of old houses located in the vicinity of the remains of an ancient furnace, living examples of traditional rural camuna.On the opposite bank of the river Clegna covers a green area in the countryside, called "Inimara", full of paths and streets with "orchards" (small gardens fenced).
Much of the town's upper area is occupied by the Sisters of St. Dorothy
Just beyond it is located the "Furen" contrada, a group of old houses located next to the remains of an ancient furnace, living examples of traditional camunian architecture.
On the opposite bank of the Clegna creek covers a green area in the countryside, called "Inimara", full of paths and streets with broli (small orchards).
Cemmo's churches are:[2]
There's also a small church inside the cloister.