Castello di Serravalle

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Castello di Serravalle
Comune
Comune di Castello di Serravalle

Coat of arms
Castello di Serravalle
Location of Castello di Serravalle in Italy
Coordinates: 44°26′N 11°4′E / 44.433°N 11.067°E / 44.433; 11.067
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Bologna (BO)
Frazioni Bersagliera, Castelletto, Fagnano, Mercatello, Ponzano - Maiola, Rio Cà de' Fabbri, Sant'Apollinare, Tiola, Zappolino
Government
  Mayor Milena Zanna
Area
  Total 39.2 km2 (15.1 sq mi)
Elevation 182 m (597 ft)
Population (2008)[1]
  Total 4,902
  Density 130/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym Serravallesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 40050
Dialing code 051
Patron saint Saint Apollinaris
Saint day July 23
Website Official website

Castello di Serravalle is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bologna in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 25 km southwest of Bologna.

Castello di Serravalle borders the following municipalities: Guiglia, Monte San Pietro, Monteveglio, Savignano sul Panaro, Savigno, Zocca.

The frazione of Zappolino in the Middle Ages was the location of a battle between the communes of Modena and Bologna.

Main sights

  • 13th century rocca (castle)
  • Baroque church of St. Apollinaris
  • Medieval palace at Cuzzano
  • Regional park of the Abbey of Monteveglio

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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