Castello di Serravalle
| Castello di Serravalle | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Castello di Serravalle | ||
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  Castello di Serravalle Location of Castello di Serravalle in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°26′N 11°4′E / 44.433°N 11.067°E | ||
| 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 kilometres (16 mi) 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