Casalecchio di Reno

Casalecchio di Reno
—  Comune  —
Comune di Casalecchio di Reno
The Reno River at Casalecchio.

Coat of arms
Casalecchio di Reno
Location of Casalecchio di Reno in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Province of Bologna (BO)
Frazioni Old frazioni have been replaced by five zones: Croce, Centro (or Garibaldi), Ceretolo, San Biagio, Tizzano Eremo
Government
 • Mayor Simone Gamberini
Area
 • Total 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi)
Elevation 61 m (200 ft)
Population (30 June 2008)
 • Total 25,091
 • Density 1,475.9/km2 (3,822.7/sq mi)
Demonym Casalecchiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 40033
Dialing code 051
Patron saint Saint Martin of Tours
Saint day 11 November
Website Official website

Casalecchio di Reno is a town and comune of 32,877 inhabitants, situated in the Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy.

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History

Casalecchio's name is derived from Casaliculum (collection of little houses), and from the presence of the Reno River. The site has archaeological treasures dating from the Paleolithic and Villanovan eras; Etruscan remains have also been found.

The Battle of Casalecchio took place here on June 26, 1402. Casalecchio was heavily damaged by Allied bombers during World War II.

Economy

The commune has the headquarters of the cooperative Coop.[1]

Twin towns

References

  1. ^ Home page. Coop. Retrieved on 29 January 2011. "Via del Lavoro 6/8 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO."

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