| Salsomaggiore Terme | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Emilia Romagna | |
| Territory | Parma | |
| Altitude | 157 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 81.5 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 20.051 (2010) | |
| Name inhabitants | sauces | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0524 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 43039 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Vitale (April 28) | |
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Salsomaggiore Terme is a city ofEmilia Romagna.
To know
Famous for thermal tourism, renowned for the salsobromoiodic waters, already known to the ancient Romans and the Celts, but whose healing properties were discovered only in 1839 by the doctor Lorenzo Berzieri.
Geographical notes
Located where the Po Valley begins to ripple to become a hill, the city develops around its thermal baths that are paired with the thermal springs of the nearby hamlet of Tabiano Terme. It is 10 km from Fidenza, 36 from Fornovo di Taro, 18 from Pellegrino Parmense, 39 from Parma.
Background
The history of Salsomaggiore's thermal development is linked, among others, to the figure of Luigi Corazza. These, born in Parma on March 16, 1847, he settled in the Emilian city where he started drilling and building the first local freshwater aqueduct, called "Re dei Ruscelli", the original source for the area's spa and hotel industry. In 1888 Corazza built, based on a project by Eng. Alberto Corradi, the steam tramway to Borgo San Donnino (now Fidenza).
In 1929 a royal decree gave Salsomaggiore the title of city.
How to orient yourself
Salsomaggiore Terme: full screen map.The relevant urban points are:
- 1 Piazzale Berzieri. Central square drawn at the end of the nineteenth century, it was completely redeveloped between 2008 and 2010, with the construction of the modern flooring, the water tank with fountain, the staircase and the stage; dominated by the monumental Terme Berzieri, it is also home to the Warowland Gallery, the Romagnosi House, the Pozzo Scotti cage and the monument to the Infantryman.
- 2 Liberty Square. Central square modified in its present form during the 19th century, it is dominated by the Town Hall; there are also various buildings intended for commercial activities, including the former "Caffè Eden", now transformed into a clothing store, which still retains the stuccoes and liberty wooden furnishings.
- 3 Viale Romagnosi. An elegant straight boulevard designed at the end of the 19th century, it connects the central area with the Palazzo dei Congressi, alongside the large Corazza park; past the Piazza del Popolo, the road continues uphill to end, beyond the monument to Gian Domenico Romagnosi, in the monumental Berardinelli Staircase, made of granite and cement grit in 1910.
- 4 Mazzini Park. Large urban green area designed in Art Nouveau style in 1913 by the architect Giuseppe Roda but partially modified during the twentieth century, it extends for about 11000 m² at the back of the Berzieri Baths; furrowed by elliptical avenues, it is characterized in the center by a Japanese-style lake, with a pagoda and some rocks; rich in trees of the most varied species, it is also home to the Luigi Zoja Baths, a minigolf course, a bowling green and a playground.
Neighborhoods
Salsomaggiore includes in its territory numerous hamlets, scattered on the surrounding hills; some are known to host a castle, Tabiano Terme (which also has a castle) also follows in the footsteps of the capital with its thermal baths.
The inhabited centers of the municipal area, in addition to the city, are: Banzola, Bargone, Cangelasio, Cangelasio Ceriati, Cangelasio Portico, Campore, Cento Pozzi, Contignaco, Costa, Costamarenga, Fornacchia, Gorzano, I Passeri, Longone-Colombaia, Montauro, Pie 'di Via, Pieve di Cusignano, Ponteghiara, Rossi, Salsominore, San Nicomede , San Rocchino, San Vittore, Scipione Castello, Scipione Passeri, Scipione Ponte, Spumarina, Tabiano Terme, Tabiano Castello, Tosini and Vascelli.
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
On the A1 motorway, in the section between Milan is Bologna, the exit for Salsomaggiore Terme is the one called Fidenza-Salsomaggiore Terme.
Salsomaggiore Terme is connected to the north with Fidenza by means of the provincial road 359, former state road 9bis, which joins the state road 9 Via Emilia. The provincial road continues south on the route of the former SS 359 of Salsomaggiore and of Bar of.
On the train
Salsomaggiore Terme is reached by the Fidenza-Salsomaggiore Terme railway.
How to get around
By public transport
In Salsomaggiore there is an urban public transport network with some bus lines, as well as taxi services.
By taxi
- 3 Travella taxi service, Via Alessandrini 16, ☎ 39 335 8013402.
- 4 Ianelli taxi service, Via Parmigianino, 14, ☎ 39 0524 573675.
What see
- 5 Parish church of San Giovanni Battista (Parish of Contignaco) (in Contignaco). Romanesque church probably built in the twelfth century, it was transformed towards the end of the eighteenth century with the addition of baroque decorations; entirely restored in its original Romanesque form starting from 1954, it preserves inside traces of the ancient medieval and Renaissance frescoes, including a valuable Santa Lucia of 1517.
- 6 Parish church of San Nicomede (in San Nicomede). An ancient church built in 880 to house the relics of St. Nicomede, it was enlarged and modified in Romanesque style in the 13th and 14th centuries; in 1909 the neo-Gothic façade with a porch was finally erected; the crypt, originally from the ninth century, is supported by four columns, half of which are Roman and the others are Lombard, and preserves the ancient pre-existing marble well, whose waters were considered thaumaturgical already in remote times.
- 7 Church of San Vitale. A large place of worship built in Futurist style starting from 1934 on the remains of a previous church dating back to the 16th century, it was designed by the architect Giulio Ulisse Arata; the crypt below, dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie, dates back to 1928; developed on a Greek cross plan, it is covered by a high octagonal dome with a diameter of 19 m.
- 8 Church of San Bartolomeo. Ancient church originally built in 1568, it was modified in the current Baroque style in the 18th century; inside it preserves some valuable eighteenth-century paintings and two wooden statues of San Bartolomeo and San Giacomo.
- 9 Church of Sant'Antonio. Place of worship built in neo-Romanesque style between 1914 and 1922, it was designed by the engineer Giulio Bussandri; inside it preserves some paintings of the XVIII century.
- Salsominore Church. Small church originally built in the 5th century, it has been rebuilt several times in its long history, while retaining some traces of the primitive building that have resurfaced thanks to the restorations.
- Church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice (in Bargone). Small place of worship built in medieval times, it was completely rebuilt in its current Baroque form in the 18th century.
- Church of Saints Gervasio and Protasio (in Tabiano Castello). Ancient church built in the 16th century in Romanesque style on the remains of a previous medieval chapel, it was restored in 1907 with the construction of the neo-Romanesque façade.
- 10 Tabiano Castle (to Tabiano Castello). Very ancient manor probably built by the Pallavicino family between the 10th and 11th centuries, on the remains of the Roman settlement of "Tablanus", it was rebuilt in 1153 and extended several times in the following centuries; it belonged to the noble lineage and its descendants almost continuously until 1882, when it was bought by Giacomo and Rosa Corazza, who transformed it into a stately home; since the early years of the 21st century the castle and the medieval village of Tabiano Castello have been used as a widespread hotel with an adjoining farm.
Scipione Castello
- 11 Scipio Castle (Pallavicino Castle) (TO Scipio Castle). A large medieval castle built by Adalberto Pallavicino in 1025 on the remains of a Roman villa which perhaps belonged to the consul Gneo Cornelio Scipione Calvo, it was rebuilt in 1447 and transformed into a noble residence in the 16th century; it belonged to the Pallavicino marquises and their descendants until the First World War, when it was donated to the National War Orphans; in 1969 it was bought by Count von Holstein, for his wife Maria Luisa Pallavicino, descendant of the former owners.
- 12 Bargone Castle (in Bargone). An ancient manor built towards the end of the 10th century by the parmense episcopate, it was disputed for centuries by parmigiani and piacentini; destroyed and rebuilt on several occasions, it belonged with some interruptions to the Pallavicino family from 1360 to 1587, when it was conquered by the dukes of Parma, who sold it in 1650 to the Marquis Felice Mari di Genoa; transformed into a noble palace and decorated on several occasions by the various families who became owners in the following centuries, at the end of the 19th century it was bought by Carlo Ferioli, whose descendants still own it.
- 13 Contignaco Castle. Fortress built in the first half of the 11th century by Adalberto Pallavicino, in 1315 it was conquered by the Aldighieri of Parma, who maintained it until 1537; later belonging to the Sforza Pallavicino, the Terzi di Sissa, the Ponticelli and various other families, it was rebuilt several times; transformed into a farm specialized in the production of wines, today it belongs to the Vicini and Romanini families.
- 14 Ruins of the Gallinella castle. Ancient castle no longer existing built in the eleventh century by the Pallavicinos in front of the castle of Contignaco, in the following centuries it was disputed by various families, until its complete demolition between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; today only a few very modest traces remain.
- Town Hall. The palace, built in the second half of the fourteenth century, was completely transformed into the elegant present forms between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
- Luigi Zoja Baths. Large spa building built between 1963 and 1970, it was designed by architects Franco Albini and Franca Helg; developed on an articulated three-winged plan, it is characterized by a large internal helical staircase.
- Poggio Diana. Recreational complex built between 1928 and 1929 on a project by the architect Mario Bacciocchi, it originally consisted of a Nordic-style restaurant with interior decorations by Galileo Chini, various terraces, a swimming pool, a shooting range, an outdoor theater. open and some tennis courts and bowls; in a hilly position, inside a large park, it is still characterized by the monumental fountain in neoclassical style; modified since 1960, it is now closed to the public.
| The Liberty in Salsomaggiore Terme |
 Berzieri Baths Salsomaggiore is also famous for the vast amount of works by the liberty architect, painter and sculptor Galileo Chini, who decorated the Berzieri Baths and the halls of the Palazzo dei Congressi.
 Salsomaggiore railway station  Warowland Gallery
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Events and parties
The city, with its numerous facilities, hosts many sporting events of different kinds and levels every year, from local to international championships. To organize these events are the amateur sports associations of Salsomaggiore in collaboration with the National Federations.
Although it no longer takes place there, Salsomaggiore has however closely linked its name to the famous Miss Italia beauty pageant, of which it hosted the finals of 39 editions. It was also home to several editions of the similar event Miss Italy in the world.
What to do
Salsomaggiore is one of the main spas in Upper Italy; arrivals for thermal treatments represent the largest part of the tourist attraction of the city.
Thermal establishments
- 1 Zoja Thermal Center, Mazzini Park, ☎ 39 0524 582748, ☎800 861385, @[email protected].
- 2 Respighi Thermal Center, Viale alle Terme (in Bagni di Tabiano), ☎ 39 0524564111, ☎800 861385, @[email protected].
- 3 Berzieri wellness center, Berzieri square, ☎ 39 0524 582723, @[email protected].
- 4 T-Spatium wellness center, Viale alle Terme (in Bagni di Tabiano), ☎ 39 0524 564130, @[email protected].
- 5 Hotel Valentini and Hotel Porro, Viale Porro 10, ☎ 39 0524 578251, @[email protected].
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
The foundation of the Salsa cuisine are the first courses: tagliatelle, lasagna, anolini, tortelli. Among these, the most important are the anolini. There is also a great variety of meat-based second courses: beef stew, mixed boiled meat and the priest's hat, the famous boneless veal tip, opened like a sack and stuffed with parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, etc. and the "Rosa di Parma", obtained from beef fillet stuffed with slices of raw ham and parmesan flakes. Side dishes based on mushrooms, especially porcini. Other mushrooms used are the mushrooms of "San Giorgio", commonly called Spinaroli.
Moderate prices
- 1 Piadineria The Island of Piada, Viale Berenini, 6A, ☎ 39 392 0797793.
Average prices
- 2 L'Incontro restaurant and pizzeria, Viale Berenini, 6A, ☎ 39 0524 574479.
- 3 La Porchetta pizza restaurant, Viale Romagnosi Giandomenico, 5 / m, ☎ 39 0524 574111.
- 4 Golden Cup Restaurant, Via Roma, 2, ☎ 39 0524 578269.
- 5 Osteria del Castellazzo, Borgo Castellazzo, 40 / A, ☎ 39 0524 578218.
- 6 Osteria Verdiana, Via Ariosto, 4, ☎ 39 0524 585084.
In Tabiano Terme
- 7 Pizzeria La Fola Cisa, Via delle Terme, 5, ☎ 39 0524 565320.
- 8 Trattoria Gambarato, Via Tabiano, 121, ☎ 39 0524 524156.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 La Salsesina hotel, Via C. Marzaroli, 13, ☎ 39 0524 577453. Two stars
- 2 Hotel Zara, Via Milano, 26, ☎ 39 0524 577026. Two stars
Average prices
- 3 Hotel Poggetto, Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 59, ☎ 39 0524 572019. Three stars
- 4 Gloria Hotel, Viale Giandomenico Romagnosi, 28, ☎ 39 0524 572260. Three stars
- 5 Kursaal hotels, Viale Romagnosi, 1, ☎ 39 0524 583070. Three stars
- 6 Vittoria Hotel, Via Roma, 14, ☎ 39 0524 578239.
- 7 Carancini Hotel, Via Roma, 22, ☎ 39 0524 572059.
- 8 Rome hotels, Via Pietro Mascagni, 10, ☎ 39 0524 573371. Three stars
- 9 Elite Hotel, Viale Camillo Benso Count of Cavour, 5, ☎ 39 0524 579436.
- 10 Hotel Principe, Viale Romagnosi, 22, ☎ 39 0524 573148. Three stars
In Tabiano Terme
- 11 Hotel Garden, Viale Maria Luigia, 25, ☎ 39 0524 565330. Three stars
- 12 Astoria hotel, Viale Maria Luigia, 3, ☎ 39 0524 565189. Three stars
- 13 Boomerang Hotel, Viale Fidenza, 43, ☎ 39 0524 565228. Three stars
- 14 Hotel Tabiano Cavallino 2005, Viale delleTerme, 13, ☎ 39 0524 565188. Three stars
- 15 Hotel Terme, Viale G.Gandolfi, 3, ☎ 39 0524 565355, @http://www.hotelterme.net. Three stars
- 16 [link not working]Maria Luigia Hotel, Via alle Fonti, 6, ☎ 39 0524 565135. Three stars
- 17 Rossini Hotel, Via alle Fonti, 10, ☎ 39 0524 565173. Three stars
High prices
- 18 Casa Romagnosi hotel, Piazza Lorenzo Berzieri, 3, ☎ 39 0524 576534. Four stars
- 19 Excelsior Hotel, Viale Berenini, 3, ☎ 39 0524 575641. Four stars
- 20 Grand Hotel Regina, Largo Roma, 3, ☎ 39 0524 576941. Four stars
- 21 City Hotel, Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 5 bis, ☎ 39 0524 574022. Four stars
- 22 [link not working]Great Bolognese Hotel, Viale Camillo Benso Count of Cavour, 1, ☎ 39 0524 579141. Four stars
- 23 Grand Hotel Salsomaggiore, Largo Roma, 4, ☎ 39 0524 582311.
- 24 Hotel Villa Fiorita, Via Milano, 2, ☎ 39 0524 573805. Four stars
In Tabiano Terme
- 25 Pandos hotels, Via alle Fonti, 15, ☎ 39 0524 565276, @http://www.pandos.com. Four stars
Camping
- 26 Arizona, Via Tabiano, 42 (between Salsomaggiore and Tabiano), ☎ 39 0524 565648.
Safety
Pharmacies
- 5 Central, Via G. D. Romagnosi, 9.
- 6 Cuoghi, Via Tabiano, 63 / A (in Tabiano), ☎ 39 0524 565238.
- 7 International, Viale Romagnosi, 8, ☎ 39 0524 573132.
- 8 Rossi, Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 63, ☎ 39 0524 572068.
- 9 Bonfanti, Liberty Square, 3 / A, ☎ 39 0524 572061.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 10 Italian post, Piazzale della Giustizia 2, ☎ 39 0524 581711.
- 11 Italian post (Salsomaggiore Terme 1), Independence Avenue 1, ☎ 39 0524 571036.
- 12 Italian post, via Respighi 1 (in Tabiano), ☎ 39 0524 565744.
Telephony
Salsomaggiore is covered by the mobile telephone services of all the main operators in the sector.
Around
- Parma - One of the major cities of art inEmilia, maintains with great evidence the appearance, 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).
- Chiaravalle della Colomba Abbey in Alseno
- Fidenza - The Cathedral of San Donnino, cathedral of the diocese, is rightfully included in the category of the great Romanesque cathedrals of Emilia, for example those of Parma and of Modena; it boasts an unfinished façade with statues and bas-reliefs by Benedetto Antelami and his school.
- Busseto - It was the capital of Pallavicino state for five hundred years, and retains an urban structure of a certain elegance: the Rocca Pallavicina, the Duomo, the arcaded streets. Its universal fame is however linked to being the homeland of Giuseppe Verdi, who stands out everywhere here.
- Piacenza - Emilian but also a bit Lombard, road and railway junction on the right bank of the Po, preserves a beautiful historic center with considerable monuments - the Town Hall (the Gothic), the Duomo - and an elegant urban layout. It was co-capital of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.
- Castell'Arquato - The fortified village and its castle represent one of the best examples of military town planning not only in the Piacenza area. The Castle was built at the behest of the municipality of Piacenza between 1342 and 1349. Inside it is possible to visit a permanent exhibition on medieval life and the history of the fortification. From the top of the main keep you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Piacentini hills and the Bassa.
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.
- Via Francigena - Ancient pilgrimage road, it led the devotees from the countries beyond the Alps to Rome, from where some then continued to the Holy Land. The itinerary was very popular in medieval times.
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