Vernasca
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Vernasca (Piacentino: (La) Varnasca [(lɐ) vɐrˈnaskɐ]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Piacenza. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]
Vernasca | |
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| Comune di Vernasca | |
Castle of Vigoleno. | |
  Vernasca Location of Vernasca in Italy  Vernasca Vernasca (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°47′58″N 9°49′50″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Piacenza (PC) |
| Frazioni | Bacedasco, Borla, Castelletto, Mignano, Settesorelle, Trinità, Vezzolacca, Vigoleno, Mazzaschi, |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Sidoli |
| Area | |
• Total | 72.57 km2 (28.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 457 m (1,499 ft) |
| Population (30 September 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 2,200 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (79/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vernaschini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 29010 |
| Dialing code | 0523 |
| Website | Official website |
The urban center of Vernasca has the Romanesque-style church of San Giorgio Martire. The church was built in the 12th century and was subordinate to the parish of Castell’Arquato until 1346. The interior has 15th-century frescoes.
The municipality of Vernasca contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Bacedasco, Borla, Castelletto, Mignano, Settesorelle, Trinità, Vezzolacca, and Vigoleno. Vernasca borders the following municipalities: Alseno, Bore, Castell'Arquato, Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Morfasso, Pellegrino Parmense, Salsomaggiore Terme.
