Rio Saliceto

Rio Saliceto is a place where time slows down, allowing you to rediscover the pleasure of life’s simple pleasures and time-honoured traditions.

Rio Saliceto is a town in the north-eastern plain, located 24 km from Reggio Emilia.

It is the perfect destination for those seeking an authentic Emilian experience.
Here, the warm welcome of the “Bassa” (Province of Reggio Emilia Lowlands) blends with an unexpected architectural heritage, making it an ideal stop for slow tourism, consisting of walks beneath the arcades, amongst historic buildings and traditional flavours.

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit.
In May, the village enlivens with the historic festival, while autumn is the season of intense flavours, ideal for food and wine tours in the local wineries.

What to see

San Giorgio Church
a building rebuilt in the Neoclassical style in 1879, with a façade featuring three doors and a 36-metre-high bell tower.
Municipal Theatre
the town’s pride and joy, built in the early 20th century.
Town Hall
a late 19th-century Neoclassical building.
Palazzo dei Diamanti
dating back to the early 20th century.
Villa Guastalla and Villa Terrachini
testaments to the area’s prosperous agricultural and aristocratic past.
San Lodovico Oratory
a little gem dating back to 1633, situated in the hamlet of the same name.

Main events

Sport and outdoor activities

Local history

Rio Saliceto’s roots stretch back to ancient times: the area was already inhabited in Roman times, as evidenced by the traces of the agricultural centuriation system that are still visible in the landscape of the Reggio Emilia plain.

In the Middle Ages, the village took on a strategic role as an agricultural stronghold and a checkpoint for the surrounding area. During the reign of Frederick Barbarossa, it was granted as a fief to various lords before coming under the control of the Da Correggio family.

In 1635, it came under the rule of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, governed by Francesco I d’Este.
The 17th century was a difficult period: the plague of 1630 and the devastation wrought by foreign armies left a deep mark on the community.

In the 19th century, however, Rio Saliceto entered a period of renewal: January 1, 1860, following a plebiscite, it became an independent municipality and in 1864 it officially adopted its current name.

Between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a number of important cooperatives were established, such as the Società Operaia di Mutuo Soccorso and L’Enologica, which made a decisive contribution to the town’s economic and social development.

During the Resistance and World War II, Rio Saliceto made a significant contribution to the partisan struggle, a fact commemorated today by a monument unveiled in 1975 on the façade of the Town Hall, a symbol of the community’s remembrance and civic values.

Curiosities

Famous people

Identity and traditions

Contacts

42010 Rio Saliceto

Tel. +39 0522 647811 - Town Hall

Rio Saliceto Municipality