Grimalda Explained

Official Name:Grimalda
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Croatia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:45.3167°N 72°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1: Istria
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Cerovlje
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:4.3
Population As Of:2021
Population Total:75
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CET
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset:+1
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:52402 Cerovlje
Area Code:052

Grimalda is an ancient village or hamlet in Istria, Croatia, mentioned for the first time in 1202. It is located on a 447 meters hilltop. This place is also called Belvedere d'Istria because of the magnificent views.

History

The name Grimalda is of Lombard origin (Grimoaldo), a Germanic tribe that dominated northern Italy from the 6th to 8th centuries. The Romanic Church of St. George situated on the graveyard was erected in 13th century and reconstructed during the Gothic period when pillars were added on its outside. Towards the end of the last century, in 1891, beside the old church, the new parish Church of St. George was built in Neoclassical style. The main square is still called with the German word 'Platz' by the inhabitants. The inhabitants are called 'Grimaldesi'.

The small church of St. George, it has been redecorated several times and, consequently, apart from the original Romanesque elements, it also has gothic supporting walls. Close to this small church is the bigger neoclassical church, also dedicated to St. George.

Demographics

According to the 2021 census, its population was 75.

See also

External links

https://www.cerovlje.hr/en/mjesni-odbori/grimalda

Notes and References

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