 The village, which takes its name from its proximity to the river Brembo, began to be referred to as 'Brembate di Sopra' (Upper Brembate) to distinguish it from Brembate di Sotto (now known simply as Brembate) to the south.In 2010, Brembate di Sopra resident Yara Gambirasio was murdered.Brembate di Sopra is twinned with