Gattatico is a place where history, nature and tradition come together: from the story of the Cervi brothers to the manor houses, from farming to local festivals, every corner tells an authentic story of the Reggio Emilia plain.
Gattatico is located about 25 km from Reggio Emilia.
In the heart of the Po Valley, it attractsvisitors with its ancient history and deep-rooted traditions.
From the settlement of the Cenomani Gauls and the Romans, through to the Middle Ages and the villas and manor houses that still dot the landscape, every corner tells of centuries of life.
A place where rural heritage and culture intertwine with the history of the Italian Resistance, symbolized by the Casa Cervi Museum.
Gattatico is worth visiting all year: in summer with its festivals and traditional celebrations, in autumn with markets and shows, and in winter and spring with museums, historic churches and peaceful walks in the countryside of the Bassa Reggiana (Province of Reggio Emilia Lowlands).
- Casa Cervi Museum
a landmark of the Resistance and rural life, featuring documents, farming tools and cultural activities. - San Matteo Church
in Praticello, with its architectural and artistic treasures. - Historic villas and estates
such as Pantaro di Sopra and Pantaro di Sotto, bearing witness to a thriving rural past.
- Resistance Theatre Festival (Festival Teatrale di Resistenza) - July
A festival of contemporary social theatre. - San Matteo Festival - fourth Sunday of September
Stalls, funfair, arts and crafts, exhibitions, music, food.
The area of Gattatico has ancient origins: it was first inhabited by the Cenomani Gauls, then by the Romans, who founded Tannetum here, a thriving centre particularly during the Augustan age.
In the Middle Ages, the marshy lands were drained, often with the help of captives who, according to some, gave the village its name.
Over the years, Gattatico has come under many different rulers: from the Farnese to the Este, from the French to the Austrians, until it became an autonomous municipality in 1805 and passed to the Diocese of Reggio Emilia in 1853.
Even today, the area preserves historic villas and estates, such as the Pantaro di Sotto and Pantaro di Sopra complexes, which bear witness to the life and agricultural economy of centuries past.
The municipality takes its name from the original hamlet, which housed the town hall until 1870, before the administrative centre was moved to Praticello, chosen for its central location within the area.
The seven Cervi brothers and their parents, Alcide and Genoeffa Cocconi, key figures in the Resistance, have made Gattatico a national symbol of courage, remembrance and civic commitment.
Their home is now a museum that preserves the history of the area and the community.
Altitude
34 m
Postcode
42043
Weekly market
Thursday in Praticello
Patron saint
St Matthew (September 11)
Hamlets
Praticello (town hall), Olmo, Nocetolo, Ponte, Enza, Gattatico, Taneto, Fiesso
