| Bedonia | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Emilia Romagna | |
| Territory | Parma | |
| Altitude | 500 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 167 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 3.482 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Bedoniesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0525 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 43041 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Sant'Antonino | |
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Bedonia is a city ofEmilia Romagna.
To know
Geographical notes
It is a holiday center of the Parma Apennines in the upper area Val di Taro. It is 80 km away. from Parma and 60 from Sestri Levante.
Background
The territory has given prehistoric finds. Some scholars identify the town with the Roman Bitunia. It was a fief of the bishops of Piacenza in the eleventh century and then passed to the Malaspina, in 1257 to the Landi who remained until 1682 when it entered the full domain of the Duchy of Parma.
He distinguished himself in the Risorgimento for an insurrection in favor of annexation to Piedmont, and in the Second World War for his contribution to the partisan struggle.
How to orient yourself
Bedonia: full screen map.Neighborhoods
Its territory, very extensive, also includes the inhabited centers of Alpe, Borio, Bruschi di Sopra, Bruschi di Sotto, Calice, Campore, Caneso, Carniglia, Casaleto, Casalporino, Casamurata, Case Gelana, Castagna, Castagnola, Castellaro, Cavadasca, Cavignaga, Ceio, Chiesiola, Cognole, Cornolo, Costa Alta, Costa Belvedere, Costa della Romana, Costa di Borio, Custi, Drusco, Follo, Fontanabonardi, Fontanachiosa, Fontanino, Foppiano, Forana, Fornolo, Illica, Le Coste, Libbia, Liveglia , Marazzano, Masanti di Sopra, Masanti di Sotto, Molino Anzola, Momarola, Montarsiccio, Montevacà, Monti, Moronera, Nociveglia, Piane di Carniglia, Pilati, Ponteceno, Porcile, Prato, Revoleto, Rio Grande, Rio Merlino, Rio Pansamora, Romezzano , Roncole, Salarolo, San Marco, Scopolo, Segalino, Selvola, Serra, Setterone, Spora, Strepeto, Tasola, Tomba, Travaglini, Volpara.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Parma airport (G. Verdi), Via Emilia - Golese locality, ☎ 39 0521 951511.
- 2 Bologna airport (G.Marconi), Via Triumvirato 84, ☎ 39 051 6479615.
By car
Tollbooth of Borgo Val di Taro on the highway of the CisaParma - Spice
then state road 523 for Bedonia
Tollbooth of 
then state road 523 for On the train
Station a Fornovo or a Borgotaro on the Parma - La Spezia line, served with stops for trains departing from Milan, Bologna, Genoa, Spice, Livorno is Florence.
Station a By bus
Bus line from Parma - TEP lines (timetables)
Bus line from Parma - TEP lines (How to get around
What see
The town as a whole has different characteristics from the other Apennine centers of the Parma area; in fact the buildings are plastered and painted with light and bright colors, influence of the nearby Liguria.
- Parish Church of Sant'Antonino. Erected in 1613 it has undergone extensions and restorations especially inside.
In San Marco
- 1 Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Marco. It preserves a wooden statue of 1531 depicting a Madonna and Child Enthroned.
Events and parties
- Bedonian Carnival.
on Shrove Tuesday. The allegorical floats and masked groups parade. The parade ends around the large bonfire lit in the center of the town square to burn the Carnival. - Cantamaggio. on May 1st.
- Festival of the Madonna di San Marco (in San Marco). the second Sunday of July.
- Vigil of the holiday maker. on August 15.
- Trout and polenta festival. the third Sunday of August.
- Chestnut festival. on October 17.
on Shrove Tuesday. The allegorical floats and masked groups parade. The parade ends around the large bonfire lit in the center of the town square to burn the Carnival.What to do
- Lakes for sport fishing. canoe; hunting; hang gliding. The river is suitable for swimming, and a section is dedicated to sport fishing.
- Monte Penna (1735 meters of altitude). it can be reached by asphalted road from the hamlet of Alpe; has a characteristic and beautiful beech forest in which the fabulous porcini mushrooms are born.
- Monte Pelpi ((1550 meters)). it can be reached by car or on foot through the CAI paths; is the starting point for fans of hang gliding flight.
- WWF Oasis of Ghirardi. A few kilometers; it can be reached from Bertorella on the road that connects Bedonia to Borgotaro.
Shopping
Bedonia is one of the members of the gastronomic tourism promotion association Boletus mushroom road together with Albareto, Berceto, Borgo Val di Taro, Compiano is Tornolo. The Borgotaro mushroom is an I.G.P (Protected Geographical Indication) product that it received in 1993. In 1995 the Consortium for the Protection of I.G.P was established. "Mushroom of Borgotaro" to guarantee and promote the porcino.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Simple and genuine dishes characterize the Bedonian cuisine; savory potato pies, herbs, cabbage, rice and pumpkin, chestnuts, mushrooms in a thousand ways when it is in season. In April and May it is the mushroom season sloe is dogfish which flavor homemade noodles and omelettes. The collection of black truffles is also spreading; trout of the Taro and game are widespread.
THE Crocetti with the hare they are the typical dish of Bedonia of more ancient origin.
Moderate prices
- 1 Bedonia Snack Bar, Alcide De Gasperi Square, 8, ☎ 39 338 2360161.
Average prices
- 2 Speedy Pizzeria, Via Monsignor Checchi, 20, ☎ 39 0525 826342.
- 3 [link not working]Antica Locanda Moretto, Cesare Battisti Square, 7, ☎ 39 0525 826053.
- 4 La Pergola restaurant, Via G. Garibaldi, 19, ☎ 39 0525 826612.
- 5 Trattoria La Pieve, Via Divisione Julia, 28, ☎ 39 0525 823059.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 [link not working]Monsignor Silvio Ferrari Hostel, Via Don Stefano Raffi, 30, ☎ 39 0525 824420, fax: 39 0525 820004, @[email protected].
- 2 Belvedere U.Rissu hotel, Location Costa Belvedere, 1, ☎ 39 0525826659, fax: 39 3297114620, @[email protected]. 2 stars.
- 3 Stella Azzurra hotel, Cavignaga, 101, ☎ 39 0525824459, fax: 39 0525824037. 2 stars.
Average prices
- 4 Hotel San Marco, Via Monsignor Checchi, 2, ☎ 39 0525824436, fax: 39 0525825284, @[email protected]. 3 stars.
- 5 Sant'Anna Hotel, Via Roma, 3, ☎ 39 0525826082, 39 3382974440, fax: 39 0525820680, @[email protected]. 3 stars.
Camping
- 6 Campsite Multipurpose center Atlantis, Largo Colombo, 3, ☎ 39 333 7333019, @[email protected].
Safety
Pharmacies
- 3 Mouthpieces, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 4, ☎ 39 0525 824417.
- 4 Rays, Piazza Senatore Micheli, 28, ☎ 39 0525 824431.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- Italian post, via Trento 1, ☎ 39 0525 824278, fax: 39 0525 826073.
Around
- Berceto - Its imposing Cathedral of ancient Romanesque foundation was one of the most important stops on the Via Francigena; ruins of the Rossi castle remain. The town retains a historic center with ancient prestigious buildings; it is an important service, trade and holiday center on the Cisa Pass road.
- Fornovo di Taro - Its ancient Pieve was an important stop along the route of the Via Francigena
- Compiano - Its well-preserved urban structure around its massive castle has earned the town its inclusion in the ranks of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
- Bardone - His Pieve was one of the stops on the Via Francigena; there are preserved sculptures of the Antelamic school.
- Pass of the Cisa - One of the best known and most practiced Apennine passes since ancient times (the Via Francigena), it is very popular especially for out-of-town outings. The small sanctuary that stands there is dedicated to Our Lady of the Guard, nominated Patroness of sportsmen around the world in 1965.
- Pass of Hundred Crosses
- Varese Ligure
- Chiavari
Itineraries
- Castles of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza - Scattered over the Parma and Piacenza Apennines, but also present in the plain to guard the natural border of the Po, the numerous castles of the ancient Duchy of Parma and Piacenza characterize the whole area. Originally military bulwarks, many of them have kept the appearance of an inaccessible fortress, many have gradually transformed their war nature into a refined noble residence; all perpetuate over time the atmosphere of adventure, fairytale and legend that has always been linked to castles, many of which tell of the presence of spirits and ghosts.
