The name came from the Latin "clivium mantici" which means "the hill of the magic wood". Pastoral and farming activities date back to pre-Roman Celtic settlers. Placed on the shores of the river Adige the early inhabitants established a port, some mills and a water-powered saw on the river.
The name originates from the Latin phrase "clivium mantici," which translates to "the hill of the magic wood."  Pastoral and farming activities have been practiced in this area since pre-Roman Celtic settlers. The location was situated on the banks of the Adige River, where they established a port, some mills, and a water-powered saw mill.