Corchia
| Corchia | |
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| Frazione | |
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| Country |
 Italy
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| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Parma |
| Commune | Berceto |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Corchia is a village in northwest Italy. It is a frazione of the comune of Berceto in the Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna. Set in the chestnut groves of Val Manubiola, Corchia is an example of a medieval borough of northern Italy. It is a settlement which maintains its medieval nucleus with stone houses, flag-stoned narrow lanes, and archways dating back to the 12th century.
The church is dedicated to San Martino although it is no longer used for religious purposes; it presents an unusual façade with a bell tower held up by an archway that crosses over the street. A new church, financed by immigrants to America and France has been built on the village outskirts.
Corchia’s history is linked to mining: once all hope of finding gold (actually pyrite) in the valley was lost – a hope that was spurred in the mid-16th century under the Farnese family – industrial exploitation of the copper deposits started in 1865 and lasted till 1942: mine shafts may still be seen on the slopes of Mount Maggio.
Coordinates: 44°31′N 9°59′E / 44.517°N 9.983°E
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