Pianello Val Tidone
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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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.
CountryItaly
FrazioniArcello, 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
Elevation192 m (630 ft)
DemonymPianellesi
Pianello Val Tidone | |
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| Comune di Pianello Val Tidone | |
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| Coordinates: 44°57′N 9°24′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 | 59.77/km2 (154.8/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
Sights 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
Pianello Val Tidone yearly hosts the Val Tidone International Music Events,[3] with international instrumental and composition competitions.
