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borgo

borgo

1 9.9
A small old town or neighborhood in Italy with narrow streets and old buildings
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔrɡoʊ/
: borgo
  • They wandered through the old borgo where cafes and artisan shops lined every cobbled lane.

Examples

  • The borgo is famous for its medieval architecture and lively street markets.

  • Many tourists visit the borgo to experience authentic Italian culture away from the main attractions.

  • The borgo is famous for its medieval architecture.

  • Many tourists visit the charming borgo every summer.

  • They wandered through the old borgo where cafes and artisan shops lined every cobbled lane.

  • The borgo is famous for its medieval architecture and lively street markets.

  • Many tourists visit the borgo to experience authentic Italian culture away from the main attractions.

Synonyms

contrada
vsborgo
1 9.9

A district of an Italian town or a small area in the countryside

is more an urban historic area with narrow streets and old buildings

How Historic

borgo
1 9.9
village
∞ 1.0
neighborhood
  • US
∞ 1.8

Surface Forms

borgo singular
borgos plural

Etymology

Borgo comes from an old German word burg meaning 'fort' or 'town', and it is the same root behind English words like borough and place names that end in -burg. So a borgo today is often a small, historic town or neighborhood with narrow streets and old buildings.