Bondo Under the
Carolingian dynasty Bondo belonged to the
Ministerium Bergallia, which was a dependant of the early
Bishops of Chur, though after 960 it was owned directly by the Bishop. The valley church of S. Maria at Castelmur is first mentioned in 988, while the village church for Bondo, S. Martino, was
consecrated in 1250. During the
High Middle Ages Bondo was part of several villages that were collectively known as ''di là dell'acqua'' (‘across the water’), which were part of the district of Sotto Porta/
Unterporta. In 1367 Bondo, together with the rest of Sotto Porta/Unterporta, joined the
League of God's House (German:
Gotteshausbund). In 1380 it was first mentioned under the name of Bondo. In German it was also known as
Bundth while in
Romansh it was known as
Buond. In 1552 the
Protestant Reformation reached the village. During the 16th century some of the population left Bondo to Italy, and later to eastern Europe (either as bakers or soldiers). This trend has continued into the 20th century, except many now leave for northern Grisons or the rest of Switzerland.
Castasegna has the largest
Chestnut forest in Europe, known as
Brentan. The town's name means
chestnut grove and the tree is featured on the coat of arms.
Soglio Soglio is first mentioned in 1186 as
de Solio.
Stampa Stampa is first mentioned after 1354 as
Stamppa.
Vicosoprano Vicosoprano is first mentioned in 1096 as
Vicus Supranus. ==Geography==