CREVALCORE - Bologna
Guide to CREVALCORE
Crevalcore is a town of 13,544 inhabitants in the province of Bologna. The origins of its name are very uncertain, as are those of the city; probably the first castle of Crevalcore was built in 1130 by the city of Bologna, which was conquering the entire area; in 1219 the castle was destroyed during the war with Frederick II. The Bolognese rebuilt it in its current position, although, given its proximity to the city of Modena, Crevalcore has not had a peaceful history but rather has been the scene of continuous political struggles and changes.
WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO IN CREVALCORE
Walking through Crevalcore one can still see the ancient castrum structure with a square layout, with the main buildings facing the street. Unfortunately, many buildings suffered damage during the 2012 earthquake, such as the Theater and the Town Hall, which has been moved to the library. A notable feature of the area is the numerous noble villas scattered throughout the countryside, which are locally referred to as "castles": the most famous is Villa Ronchi, built in the 16th century and including a beautiful church from the 18th century, but also worth visiting are the Palata Pepoli Castle from the 16th century and the Guisa Tower, notable for its two orders of cornices and an 18th-century oratory. A small curiosity: Crevalcore houses the world's smallest puppet museum, the Civic Leo Preti Museum; despite its size, it houses a beautiful collection of about a hundred puppets.
Recently, the municipalities of the Terre d’Acqua, including Crevalcore, have joined a plan for the enhancement of the territory, creating a network of paths to be walked or cycled, allowing visitors to explore the Emilian countryside and admire particular features of the landscape, such as churches, castles, or historic buildings.
FAIRS AND EVENTS
Various events take place in Crevalcore throughout the year: on January 6th, for the Feast of Befana, Crevalcore is filled with street artists, a fireworks display is organized, and the bonfire of the Old Woman, an ancient tradition, is lit; during Carnival, in Crevalcore and its fractions, parades of allegorical floats and bands are organized; the first Sunday of April is the Festival of Flowers, this year at its 25th edition, with flower exhibitions, stands with garden furniture and artistic crafts, as well as the inevitable fried gnocchi and lambrusco; on May 1st, at Villa Ronchi, there is Four Steps into the Middle Ages, a historical reconstruction of medieval life with duels, costumed processions, and demonstrations of ancient trades; in December, the center of Crevalcore dresses up for the Christmas Markets, with food and wine stands and local crafts.
Useful Info and Contacts
Pro Loco CREVALCORE
Viale Amendola 330
www.prolocodicrevalcore.it
Town of CREVALCORE
Via Matteotti, 191 - 40014
Tel. +39 051 988 311
www.comune.crevalcore.bo.it
OTHER USEFUL ADDRESSES
Health Service - nearest Hospital
Ospedale di S. Giovanni in Persiceto SS. Salvatore
Via Enzo Palma, 1
Tel. +39 051 681 311
First Aid tel. 118
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