Campegine

Campegine combines history, culture and nature: walks through historic villages, rural farmyards and nature reserves, allowing you to experience the Bassa (Lowlands) region in all seasons.

Campegine is located in the central Po Valley, about 15 km from Reggio Emilia, in an area made fertile by natural springs.

Campegine combines history, remembrance and natural beauty.
An independent municipality since 1860, it has witnessed important moments in Italian history: from the 1869 uprisings against the milling tax to the Resistance against Nazi-Fascism.
Here, at the Campegine Cemetery, lies the grave of the seven Cervi brothers, shot in 1943, alongside their parents Alcide and Genoeffa Cocconi - a place that bears witness to courage and sacrifice.

The village is a delight all year: in spring and summer, the flowers and parks offer unforgettable colours and scents, while autumn brings a sense of warmth with its festivals and local produce.
Winter, on the other hand, is the perfect time to enjoy the tranquillity of the historic centres and savour the local cuisine in complete relaxation.

What see

Villa Levi-Montalcini
an elegant historic residence set amidst lush greenery.
Underground Roman aqueduct (Acquedotto romano sotterraneo)
that supplied Brixellum;
prehistoric remains scattered throughout the area;
Fontanili di Corte Valle Re Nature Reserve (Riserva Naturale Fontanili di Corte Valle Re), a 37-hectare oasis featuring 20 active springs, canals, reed beds and aquatic wildlife;
the municipality also boasts an interesting rural heritage, with historic farmsteads and farms that keep local traditions alive, particularly the production of Parmigiano Reggiano.

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Main events

Sport and outdoor activities

Local history

The name Campegine derives from the Latin campus, "small field" or "countryside," and first appeared in a document by Charlemagne in 781, which defined its borders between Parma and Reggio.

The area, rich in natural springs, preserves traces of prehistoric settlements and, to the west, the evocative underground route of the ancient Roman aqueduct that brought water to Brixellum (now Brescello), an important garrison on the Po River.

Agriculture, a long-standing source of life, developed thanks to the reclamation of marshland, begun by the Romans, continued by the Benedictine monks, expanded by the Marquis Cornelio Bentivoglio in the 16th century, and overseen by the Este State of Ferrara for nearly four centuries.

An independent municipality since 1860, Campegine has witnessed some of the most significant moments in Italian history, from the 1869 uprisings against the grain tax to the Resistance against Nazi-Fascism.
Here, in the village cemetery, lies the grave of the seven Cervi brothers, who were shot in 1943, together with their parents Alcide and Genoeffa Cocconi, a symbol of courage and remembrance for the entire community.

Identity and traditions

Contacts

42040 Campegine

Tel. +39 0522 676521 - Town Hall

Campegine Municipality