Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Thursday 5:07 PM Postal code 41020 | Elevation 715 m (2,346 ft) Area 45.2 km² | |
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Frazioni Serpiano, Castello, Groppo, Castellino di Brocco, Centocroci. Weather 14°C, Wind E at 14 km/h, 50% Humidity | ||
Riolunato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Bologna and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Modena. It is overlooked from the south by the Monte Cimone. Its fraction Le Polle, about 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) high, is one of the most important stations in the Monte Cimone Ski resort.
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Map of 41020 Riolunato Province of Modena, Italy
Riolunato borders the following municipalities: Fiumalbo, Frassinoro, Lama Mocogno, Montecreto, Palagano, Pievepelago, Sestola.
Traditions
"Maggio delle Ragazze" (May of the girls). The event takes place every three years in two different moments. The first during the night between 30 April and 1 May, the second usually the second Sunday of May. During the first part the young men of the village sing traditional refrains (hymns to spring and youth) in order to wish a good season of prosperity and happiness.