A town whose origins date back to the 17th century and which still maintains the charm of its historic town layout.
Campagnola Emilia is located about 23 km north of Reggio Emilia.
Campagnola Emilia is the perfect destination for those who love to discover the most authentic side of Emilia, rich in history, culture and community life.
A lively and welcoming village whose strategic location makes it easy to explore the whole Reggio Emilia plain.
It is also a hub of culinary traditions: pork crackling, vinegar cellars, Lambrusco Reggiano wineries and Parmigiano Reggiano dairies are an integral part of its identity.
The best time to visit Campagnola Emilia is in spring, when the mild weather is perfect for walking through the historic centre and enjoying cultural and musical events.
Autumn is ideal for those seeking a peaceful atmosphere and wishing to taste the traditional specialities of the Emilia region.
- Saints Protasius and Gervasius Parish Church.
- Villa Schiattarini
later known as Villa Conti-Cottafavi. - the 18th-century Town Hall.
- Sant'Andrea Church
built in the Romanesque style and featuring 15th-century frescoes. - Abbey of the Holy Trinity (Abbazia della Ss. Trinità)
dating back to the 12th century.
- The Salami Nights (Notti del Salame) – Third weekend of May
Tastings of salami and other pork-based delicacies.
Competition between pork butchers for the title of “Salami of the Year”. - Saints Gervasius and Protasius Fair - Third weekend of June
Market, food stalls, entertainment and funfair. - The Golden Crackling (Il Cicciolo d'Oro) - Second Sunday of December
Competition between pork butchers to produce the best cracklings and the Guinness World Record-breaking supercicciolo, with an award ceremony for the best pork butcher at the end of the day.
Food stalls and market stands with sale of typical and traditional food products.
In San Bernardino is the Corte di San Bernardino (Casa Folloni), first recorded in the 12th century as Villa dei Reatini.
In 1423, it hosted the famous San Bernardino of Siena, a Franciscan preacher, and still maintains structures dating back to the Matildic and Renaissance periods: a dovecote tower, a manor house and a 16th-century oratory dedicated to the saint.
The farming village is well known for the delicious ciccioli (pork cracklings) produced there; for its vinegar cellars, its Lambrusco Reggiano wineries and the dairies that produce Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
The village of Campagnola Emilia first developed in the 17th century and still retains the charm of its original town layout.
Its roots lie in the era of the Canossa family (9th century), the monastery of Frassinoro and the Da Correggio family (14th–17th centuries), as evidenced by the elegant villas and ancient churches that dot the landscape.
Among the most evocative historical attractions is the abbey dedicated to the Holy Trinity, founded in the 12th century and once one of the most important in the Reggio Emilia area: today, only a small church remains, set within a typical rural courtyard, which tells the long and fascinating history of the village.
Altitude
22 m
Postcode
42012
Weekly market
Saturday
Patron saints
Saints Gervasius and Protasius (June 19)
Hamlets
Cognento and Ponte Vettigano
