Forno facts for kids

Forno is an interesting word from Italian and Portuguese languages. It simply means "oven". You might wonder why a word for "oven" would be used as a place name! Well, in many places, especially in the past, ovens were very important for daily life, like baking bread or cooking food. Sometimes, a town or a specific area might have been known for a large communal oven, or perhaps the landscape reminded people of an oven's shape. This is why you can find several places named Forno, both in Italy and Portugal.

Places Named Forno

Forno is a name given to different towns, villages, or areas. These places are often small and charming, each with its own unique history.

In Italy

Italy has several locations that include the word Forno in their names. These places are spread across different regions, from the mountains to the countryside.

• Forno (Massa): This is a small village, also called a hamlet, located near the city of Massa. It's in the beautiful region of Tuscany.
• Forno (Moena): Another hamlet, this one is found near Moena in the Trentino-South Tyrol region. This area is famous for its stunning Dolomites mountains.
• Forno (Rocca Santa Maria): You can find this hamlet close to Rocca Santa Maria in the Abruzzo region. Abruzzo is known for its rugged mountains and national parks.
• Forno Canavese: This is a larger town, known as a municipality, in the Piedmont region. Piedmont is in northern Italy, close to the Alps.
• Forno di Zoldo: This municipality is located in the Veneto region, which is famous for Venice and its beautiful landscapes.

In Portugal

Portugal also has places named Forno, often referring to specific areas within a larger town or village.

• Forno (Santa Bárbara): This is a specific area, or locality, within Santa Bárbara. It's part of the Vila do Porto municipality in the Azores islands, which are in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Forno (Aguada de Cima): Another locality, this one is found in Aguada de Cima, which is part of the Águeda municipality in Portugal's Centro Region.

See Also

• Al forno: This is an Italian phrase meaning "to the oven" or "baked in the oven," often used for dishes cooked this way.
• Forni (disambiguation): This page lists other places or terms related to "forno" but with a slightly different spelling.