“Rovidesi” they were called. That is the demonym for the inhabitants of Rovido. Rovido is a small part of Buccinasco near Milan. We are standing in what was once an independent municipality.
Rovido’s story is one of small beginnings and absorption into larger entities. Imagine this place in 1805. It was home to just 82 people. That is according to official records.
The winds of change swept through Rovido in the early 19th century. In 1809, the government decided to attach Rovido to Romano Banco. However, this arrangement was short-lived. By 1811, everything was merged into Corsico.
But Rovido’s story does not end there. The Austrians temporarily restored Rovido as a municipality in 1815. Yet, this independence was not to last. In 1841, Rovido was definitively dissolved. It became part of Buccinasco. So today, Rovido is a frazione of Buccinasco. A frazione is similar to a hamlet or ward.
The dialect here is Milanese. In Milanese, Rovido is called “Rovid”. You might hear locals use this name. It connects them to their past.
Rovido may be small now. However, it has a unique identity. Its history as an independent comune makes it special.
Today, Rovido sits near Milan’s Tangenziale Ovest. This is the western ring road. This location connects it to the wider world.
Although Rovido is no longer an independent municipality, its story remains. It is a reminder of how places change. Small villages can be absorbed. Yet, they retain their unique character. Rovido is a testament to this. It is a small place with a big history.