Vernasca Explained

Vernasca
Official Name:Comune di Vernasca
Coordinates:44.7994°N 9.8306°W
Region:Emilia-Romagna
Province:Piacenza (PC)
Frazioni:Bacedasco, Borla, Castelletto, Mignano, Settesorelle, Trinità, Vezzolacca, Vigoleno, Mazzaschi,
Mayor:Giuseppe Sidoli
Area Total Km2:72.57
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:2200
Population As Of:30 September 2017
Population Demonym:Vernaschini
Elevation M:457
Postal Code:29010
Area Code:0523

Vernasca (label=[[Piacentino dialect|Piacentino]]|(La) Varnasca pronounced as /(lɐ) vɐrˈnaskɐ/) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120km (80miles) northwest of Bologna and about 30km (20miles) southeast of Piacenza. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[2]

The urban center of Vernasca has the Romanesque-style church of San Giorgio Martire. The church was built in the 12th century and was subordinate to the parish of Castell’Arquato until 1346. The interior has 15th-century frescoes.

The municipality of Vernasca contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Bacedasco, Borla, Castelletto, Mignano, Settesorelle, Trinità, Vezzolacca, and Vigoleno. Vernasca borders the following municipalities: Alseno, Bore, Castell'Arquato, Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Morfasso, Pellegrino Parmense, Salsomaggiore Terme.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Emilia Romagna. 31 July 2023. it.