Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Province of Parma (PR) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Patron saint Margaret the Virgin Postal code 43052 | Region Emilia-Romagna Demonym(s) Colornesi Local time Wednesday 11:45 PM Province Province of Parma | |
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Frazioni Argine, Ca'Basse, Cadassa, Casello, Chiesa, Copermio, Corte e Parrocchia, Mezzano Rondani, Osteria, Sacca, Sanguigna, Stazione, Trai, Vedole Weather 8°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 48% Humidity | ||
Colorno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Parma. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,593 and an area of 48.7 square kilometres (18.8 sq mi).
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Map of 43052 Colorno Province of Parma, Italy
Colorno borders the following municipalities: Casalmaggiore, Gussola, Martignana di Po, Mezzani, Sissa, Torrile.
Main sights
The most famous attraction of Colorno is the Ducal Palace (Reggia), built in the 18th century for the Farnese family.
Also noteworthy are:
Cuisine
A typical dish from this town and area of the Province of Parma, is the Tortél Dóls, a kind of Ravioli with a bittersweet stuffing, whose origin goes back to the times of the Empress Marie-Louise of France, Duchess of Parma.