| Mezzani | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Emilia Romagna | |
| Territory | Parma lowland | |
| Altitude | 26 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 28 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 3.273 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | midday | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0521 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 43055 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | new Year's Eve | |
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Mezzani was an autonomous municipality of Parma.
To know
From 1 January 2019 from the merger of the municipalities of Sorbolo and Mezzani the new municipality of Sorbolo Mezzani. The municipal seat is located in the town hall of the hamlet of Sorbolo.
Geographical notes
It is a polycentric municipality, whose original name municipality of the Mezzani was to indicate the insistence on the territory of three countries sharing the same name. It is located at the northeastern end of the fertile Parma lowland on Emilian bank of the Po on the border with Reggiano and the Lombardy area ofOglio Po.
The territory is rich in water: in addition to being on the right bank of the Po, it is also crossed by the Parma stream, the Enza stream and the Parma dead, an abandoned bed in Parma which today houses a nature reserve.
Background
Most of the municipal territory took shape during the medieval period, originating from the so-called islands of the Po Mezzani. The first land to form was Casale, founded on an island of the Po already existing in 890, which was later joined to the right bank as the river had moved further north.
Emperor Charles the Fat in 880 granted the banks of the Po, Parma, Enza and Taro rivers and the islands that were in them to the Bishop of Parma. For this reason, Upper and Lower Mezzano, formed as islands of the Po, became possessions of the Parma episcopate. The time of their formation is not certain, however in 1131 there was already a first Mezzano that corresponded to the current Superior, the Inferiore was formed after 1306.
Mezzano Rondani was built on the Lombard bank of the Po. In the fifteenth century, after a major flood that affected the area between Casalmaggiore and Fossacaprara the river moved north and the town found itself on an island. Later it was joined with the Parma bank.
Mazzabue, formerly a marshy territory owned by the bishop, was purchased in 1291, reclaimed and cultivated by Cardinal Gerardo Bianchi. These lands were donated by Bianchi to the prebend of the Baptistery of Parma and subsequently to the abbey of S. Martino dè Bocci.
While Mezzano Rondani, Casale and Mazzabue were part of the ducal jurisdiction, Mezzano Inferiore and Superiore were always territories of the Bishop of Parma that in Mezzano Superiore he had a building in which he lived during his visits. The Parma episcopate granted the local population various tax privileges.
After several attempts, in 1763 the Dukes of Parma succeeded in obtaining from the Bishop the renunciation of their secular lordship over the territories of the two Mezzani. The population of the two countries deprived of the autonomy and privileges they had enjoyed until then, refused to swear allegiance to Duke Philip I of Parma. The situation was resolved with the intervention of the ducal dragoons.
In 1861 Mezzani with the Duchy of Parma became part of the Kingdom of Italy.
Towards the end of the 19th century, a heated debate began on whether to carry out reclamation works to make the land in the southern area of the municipality exploitable for agriculture. In 1905 the Parma / Enza reclamation consortium was established, but it will only be between 1910 and 1911 that the works will be carried out which will see, among other things, the shift to the south of the Parmetta cable and the construction of a pumping station at Bocca d 'Enza.
How to orient yourself
Mezzani: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Parma airport (G. Verdi), Via Emilia - Golese locality, ☎ 39 0521 951511.
- 2 Bologna airport, Via Triumvirato 84, ☎ 39 051 6479615.
- 3 Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (the Caravaggio), Via Aeroporto 13, Orio al Serio, ☎ 39 035 326323.
- 4 Brescia Airport (D'Annunzio), Via Aeroporto 34, Montichiari (Connections with Brescia airport are guaranteed by public transport via the bus. The stop a Brescia city is located at the bus station (number 23), while that of the airport is at the front of the terminal. There are also connections to the city of Verona via bus / shuttle line 1), ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected]. Charter only
- 5 Verona Airport (Catullus), Boxes of Sommacampagna, ☎ 39 045 8095666, fax: 39 045 8619074, @[email protected].
By car
Provincial Road 34 Eastern Padana coming from Colorno
Provincial Road 72 Parma - Mezzani coming from Parma
Provincial Road 34 Eastern Padana coming from 
Provincial Road 72 Parma - Mezzani coming from The Parma motorway exit, on the Autostrada del Sole 
, is 16 km.
Occasionally, boats and tourist boats dock in the tourist port of Mezzani.
On the train
- Colorno railway station on the Parma - Brescia interregional line 7 km away
- Parma railway station 20 km away
By bus
- Mezzani Line - Prank
- Line Parma - Colorno - Mezzani
By bike
The reserve is crossed by the BiciParmaPo cycle path which is part of the EuroVelo 8 circuit, a route that connects Cadiz with Athens.
How to get around
What see
- 1 parish church of S. Michele (Mezzano Superiore). A first church was built in the 12th century. It was then rebuilt in a more advanced position than the previous one and then consecrated by Bishop Sagramoro Sagramori in 1479, as evidenced by an erratic stone visible in the rectory. The bell tower was raised in 1664. The body of the building was renovated between 1694 and 1736, based on a project by the architect Giuliano Mozzani who, however, kept the pre-existing façade elevation unchanged. The style of the front of the church, characterized by a large round tympanum and pairs of connecting volutes, dates back to the 17th century.
- 2 parish church of S. Maria nascente (Lower Mezzano). The parish church of Mezzano Inferiore was built for the first time in 1563. It was then rebuilt between 1754 and 1779 on a project by Bettoli. Inside there is an organ built by Cavalletti in 1829 and an interesting high altar in inlaid marble from 1799.
- 3 oratory of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie (Lower Mezzano). It is located in the locality Borghetto at the intersection of via Pertini and via Toscanini. The building has a rectangular plan with a gabled façade and a sloping cornice. The interior has a face with crossed sails.
- 4 parish church of S. Maria Annunziata (Mezzano Rondani). The parish church of Mezzano Rondani, located in the municipality of Colorno, was built twice. The first church, built when the town was still on the shore casalasca, it was destroyed by a flood of 1733. It was later rebuilt in 1745. On a plaque placed on the facade you can see the coat of arms of the Rondani, once the lords of the place; always in their memory four wrought iron swifts are positioned on the spiers of the bell tower. Inside the church there is an organ, a Traeri built in 1734, coming from a church in the Modena area. The instrument is in good condition following a recent restoration and is sometimes used for concerts.
- 5 parish church of S. Silvestro (Farmhouse). We have news of a first church already from a bull of Pope Lucio II of March 1144 in which it is mentioned as property of the monastery of San Giovanni: Ecclesima Sancti Silvestri de insula. The current one was later erected on the foundations of the existing one around the middle of the 18th century; some traces of the medieval building are still visible today.
- 6 Bishop's palace (Mezzano Superiore). Wanted by Msgr. Ferdinando Farnese (Bishop of Parma from 1573 to 1606) was never finished, but from some drawings of the sixteenth century it should have become grandiose. It was preceded by a courtyard where there were stables and sheds, in the same building were the bargello, the archive, the oratory and the prisons. Today it is used as a private residence.
Events and parties
- At the gir d'la hatching from the gozén. gastronomic, sporting and recreational event held in Mezzano Inferiore on odd years, (even ones in Sorbolo). The event, born in 2005 and takes place in January, is organized by local voluntary associations, is a place where you can taste the typical dishes with a themed pork-based menu, including sausages from the Parma area.
- [link not working]Spring festival (In Casale).
The first weekend of May. - Feast of St. Anna (Bocca d’Enza). The last weekend of July.
- [link not working]Night of San Lorenzo (In Casale). August 10.
- Illuminations on the Po (In Casale near the river port of Mezzani). August 15.
- Festival of Mezzano Inferiore. Second Sunday of September.
- Mezzano Rondani Festival. Third Sunday of September.
- Festival of Mezzano Superiore. Last Sunday of September.
- Sagra di Casale. Second Sunday in October.
- Mezzanese Musical Autumn, Civic rooms of Mezzano Inferiore and Mezzano Superiore, c / o Meverin Casale di Mezzani company, @[email protected].
free entry. on weekends in November and December. Musical review divided into several concerts held from November to December in the hamlets of Mezzani. The genres offered range from classical music, to jazz, to chamber music to end with a band show.
The first weekend of May.
free entry. What to do
- 1 Mezzani Aquarium, via Fornace, 7 (Lower Mezzano), ☎ 39 3663197380, @[email protected]. Adults 2.00 euros - Children up to 12 years 1.50 euros. Open on Sundays, from 6 April to July and from September to November from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm. During the week visits are possible by appointment for schools and groups of at least 20 people. It is an educational aquarium that houses the native species of fish and crustaceans of the area such as carp, tench, sturgeon, crayfish but also recently or recently introduced non-native species such as catfish or asp. The structure is housed in a typical farm house of the Po floodplain. The aquarium staff specializes in environmental education, upon reservation it is possible to take guided tours of the "Parma morta" reserve or carry out educational workshops suitable for all ages. A bicycle rental service is also available on site.
- 2 Parma Po Bike Cycle Path, Via Repubblica 45, ☎ 39 0521 228152, fax: 39 0521 223161, @[email protected]. The cycle path, over 50 kilometers long, connects Mezzani to Polesine Parmense; starts from Polesine Parmense passing through Zibello, Roccabianca, Sissa, Colorno, ends in Mezzani: Created by the Province of Parma, this cycle path allows you to move on the right bank of the Po, crossing six municipalities and their naturalistic and monumental beauties. It is an asphalted and duly signposted cycle path, suitable for both mountain bikers and families wishing to spend a relaxing day in the midst of nature, but also for those who love culture and good food: the trail is, in fact, in the area of the Culatello di Zibello road where, in addition to the King of cured meats, you can find Parmigiano Reggiano and Tortej dols. Each village has a shelter with 18 bicycles, 14 for adults and 4 for children, so as to allow anyone to discover the Great River Po on two wheels. BiciParmaPo in the municipality of Mezzani runs along the path of the nature reserve and is therefore a valid tool to be able to visit and get to know it better. Up turismo.parma.it you can view the map of the route.
- 3 Bikes, ☎ 39 3663197380, @[email protected].
- 4 River Tourist Port, ☎ 39 3663197380. via del Porto - Casale di Mezzani. Inaugurated on May 30, 2009, it is a River Port of provincial importance, also designed for public and private recreational use.
Shopping
- 1 Weekly market, Piazza Belli. It is held in the square of Mezzano Inferiore every Tuesday morning
How to have fun
Where to eat
- 1 Trattoria Milietta, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 5 (Mezzano Rondani), ☎ 39 0521 814713, @[email protected]. Thu-Mar 12: 00-15: 00 and 19: 30-20: 00. Capacity: 70 40 Typical Parmesan cuisine with local wines and sparkling wines. Air conditioning. We speak English and French. Credit cards accepted, Reserved parking. Accessible to the disabled. Cafe.
- 2 Trattoria La Parmetta, Via Cantoni, 10 (Location Parmetta, Casale di Mezzani), ☎ 39 0521 817150. Mon-Sat 12: 00-14: 00. Capacity: 40 Typical Parmesan cuisine with about 10 local labels. French is spoken. Credit cards accepted, Parking. Cafe.
- 3 The cà d'la gringola, Via 4 Novembre, 9 (Mezzani farmhouse), ☎ 39 0521 316040. Mon-Sat, Sun closed. Traditional cuisine. Credit cards accepted, Parking. Accessible to the disabled. Cafe.
- 4 Osteria Al Porto, via del Porto (c / o the tourist river port of Mezzani), ☎ 39 0521 253921. Reserved parking. Cafe.
- 5 Lakes in paradise, via Ghiare Bonvisi 26 (At Mezzano Inferiore, take via 8 Marzo, cross the main embankment, after 500 meters you go around a building behind which the restaurant is located), ☎ 39 0521 318044. Parmesan cuisine. Reserved parking. Cafe.
- 6 Trattoria del Cacciatore, via Aia, 15 (Frassinara of Sorbolo), ☎ 39 0521 697400, 39 0521 697015, @[email protected]. Monday closed. Traditional cuisine. Reserved parking.
- 7 [link not working]From the tower, Road Viazza 35 (Brescello, Reggio Emilia), ☎ 39 0522 962124, 39 348 1895412, 39 348 1895410. restaurant 30 €. Tue-Sun 11: 00-14: 30 and 18: 00-00: 00. Typical Emilian cuisine and pizzeria. Air conditioning. Accessible to the disabled. Credit cards accepted. Reserved parking.
Takeaway pizzerias
- 8 The Gargano, via Martiri Della Libertà, 186 (Lower Mezzano), ☎ 39 0521 818692. 17:30-22:00. Classic takeaway pizza and by the meter
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 B&B La Casa Vecchia, Mezzano Rondani hamlet 30 (leaving Mezzano Rondani in the direction of Casalmaggiore), ☎ 39 0521 815221, @[email protected]. Small library, TV in the room, kitchen use, gluten-free breakfast on request.
- Sole e Terra - farmhouse, via Trai 13 (Trai locality, Mezzano Superiore), ☎ 39 340 2737366, @[email protected]. Bicycle service. Private parking. The facility is open all year round.
Safety
- 6 Carabinieri Command Station Sorbolo, Liberty Square, 2 (Sorbolo), ☎ 39 0521 694227.
- 7 [link not working]Intercommunal body of municipal police Union Bassa Est Parma, Road of Resistance, 2 (Farmhouse at the municipal office of Mezzani), ☎ 39 0521 669689, fax: 39 0521 669693. Tue 08: 30-09: 30.
- 8 Public Assistance of Colorno, Via Po, 8 (Colorno), ☎ 39 0521 814034.
Pharmacies
- 9 Pharmacy S.Maria Delle Grazie, Via Martiri Della Liberta ', 185 (Lower Mezzano), ☎ 39 0521 818134.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 10 Italian post, Via Clemente Bondi 48 (in Mezzano Superiore), ☎ 39 0521 815436, fax: 39 0521 815436.
- 11 Italian post, via Martyrs of Liberty 180 (in Mezzano Inferiore), ☎ 39 0521 818504, fax: 39 0521 818504.
Internet
Two free WiFi hotspots are active:
- municipality of Mezzani, Provincial Road of the Resistance, 2 (Farmhouse).
- Piazza Belli, Piazza Belli (Lower Mezzano).
To use it, once the connection has been detected, you must enter your mobile phone number in the appropriate field and, via text message, the system will send the user the access code to the network.
Keep informed
- Official of Parma. Daily newspaper
- Parma newspaper info. Online newspaper of Parma and its province.
- Parma Today. Online newspaper of Parma and its province.
Around
- Brescello - The ancient Roman center of Brixellum was an important cornerstone of the Roman penetration into the Valpadana. Now the country is best known for having become the village of Don Camillo after it was chosen as the set of the successful series of films based on Guareschi's work.
- Casalmaggiore - Capital of Casalasco, protected by mighty embankments, the city develops parallel to the bed of the Po. The wide breath of the main square, the undeniable majesty of the Town Hall and the Cathedral reveal its character as an important center of the Bassa. The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Fontana, the church of Santa Chiara, the church of the Hospital are among its outstanding monuments.
- Colorno - Its Royal Palace belonged to the Sanseverino family, then to the Farnese family, to Maria Luigia of Austria, to the Bourbons; it is by far the most important monument of this little Versailles Parma, which also offers a small but beautiful historic center, close to the Lorno stream that gives it its name and Parma, not far from the Po.
- Parma - One of the major cities of art inEmilia, it maintains with great evidence the aspect, elegance and ways of life of a capital, as it was for centuries. The Farnese della Pilotta palace, the Romanesque Cathedral, the Steccata church are some of the monumental emergencies that characterize the city; of great fame his theater, his musical tradition (Giuseppe Verdi), his school of painting (Correggio, Parmigianino), his love for good food (Parma ham, salami, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lambrusco).
- Viadana - capital of the Viadanese, its vast historical center, of good interest, lives of Po Valley and Gonzaga atmospheres. The ring road avenues mark the route of the ancient disappeared walls; the arcaded streets of the center distinguish the city with the Gonzaga urban style.
- Parma Morta nature reserve - Nature reserve in the Parma lowland, typical environment of flora, fauna and wetlands of the Po.
- Sabbioneta - City of foundation, UNESCO World Heritage Site, maintains the walls within which the magic of ideal urban planning by Vespasiano Gonzaga has remained intact; the Teatro all'Antica, the Ducal Palace, the Gallery, the Incoronata church are some of its monuments that stand out in a context that has been admirably preserved.
- Torrile - The ancient parish church of San Giovanni Battista, in the hamlet of Gainago, preserves thirteenth-century frescoes. The municipal area also hosts a Lipu Oasis.
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 gradually transformed their war nature into a refined noble residence and over time perpetuate the atmosphere of fairytale and legend that has always been linked to castles, in many of which the presence of spirits is told and ghosts.
