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Colorno, Italy

Colorno
Comune
Comune di Colorno
Ducal Palace of Colorno
Colorno is located in Italy
Colorno
Colorno
Location of Colorno in Italy
Coordinates: 44°56′N 10°23′E / 44.933°N 10.383°E / 44.933; 10.383Coordinates: 44°56′N 10°23′E / 44.933°N 10.383°E / 44.933; 10.383
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.


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