Pianello Val Tidone (Piacentino: Pianél) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Piacenza.
Pianello Val Tidone | |
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Comune di Pianello Val Tidone | |
Coordinates: 44°57′N 9°24′E / 44.950°N 9.400°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province | Piacenza (PC) |
Frazioni | Arcello, Azzano, Cà del Diavolo, Casa Bruciata, Casanova, Case Comaschi, Case Gazzoli, Case Gramonti, Case Rebuffi, Chiarone, Fontanese, Fravica, Gabbiano, Gadignano, Morago, Pradaglia, Rocca d'Olgisio, Rocca Pulzana, Santa Giustina, Vaie, Valle |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gianpaolo Fornasari |
Area | |
• Total | 36.29 km2 (14.01 sq mi) |
Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) |
Population (31 May 2022)[2] | |
• Total | 2,169 |
• Density | 60/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Demonym | Pianellesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 29010 |
Dialing code | 0523 |
Website | Official website |
Pianello Val Tidone borders the following municipalities: Agazzano, Alta Val Tidone, Borgonovo Val Tidone, Piozzano.
Main sights
editSights include:
- Municipal Castle (Rocca)
- Rocca d'Olgisio, a castle originally built on a spur outside the town in the 9th century and used by the Dal verme family of lords and condottieri.
- Church of San Maurizio and San Colombano (1250, enlarged in 1377)
- Archaeological Museum of Val Tidone
Culture
editPianello Val Tidone yearly hosts the Val Tidone International Music Events,[3] with international instrumental and composition competitions.
References
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Website of the Val Tidone International Music Events