Colorno | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Colorno | |
Location of Colorno in Italy | |
Coordinates: 44°56′N 10°23′E / 44.933°N 10.383°ECoordinates: 44°56′N 10°23′E / 44.933°N 10.383°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Parma (PR) |
Frazioni | Argine, Ca'Basse, Cadassa, Casello, Chiesa, Copermio, Corte e Parrocchia, Mezzano Rondani, Osteria, Sacca, Sanguigna, Stazione, Trai, Vedole |
Area | |
• Total | 48.7 km2 (18.8 sq mi) |
Population (Dec. 2004) | |
• Total | 8,593 |
• Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Colornesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 43052 |
Dialing code | 0521 |
Patron saint | St. Margaret |
Saint day | July 20 |
Website | Official website |
Colorno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Parma. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,593 and an area of 48.7 square kilometres (18.8 sq mi).
Colorno borders the following municipalities: Casalmaggiore, Gussola, Martignana di Po, Mezzani, Sissa, Torrile.
The most famous attraction of Colorno is the Ducal Palace (Reggia), built in the 18th century for the Farnese family.
Also noteworthy are:
A typical dish from this town and area of the Province of Parma, is the Tortél Dóls, a kind of Ravioli with a bittersweet stuffing, whose origin goes back to the times of the Empress Marie-Louise of France, Duchess of Parma.