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Colorno

Comune di Colorno
Coat of arms of Comune di Colorno
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Province of Parma (PR)
Mayor
Area  km²sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total
 - Density /km² (/sq mi)
Time zone CET, [[UTC+1]]
Coordinates 44°56′N, 10°23′E
Gentilic Colornesi
Dialing code 0521
Postal code 43052
Frazioni Argine, Ca'Basse, Cadassa, Casello, Chiesa, Copernio, Corte e Parrocchia, Mezzano Rondani, Osteria, Sacca, Sanguigna, Stazione, Trai, Vedole
Patron St. Margaret
 - Day july 20
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Location of Colorno in Italy
Website: www.comune.colorno.pr.it

Colorno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 km northwest of Bologna and about 15 km north of Parma. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,593 and an area of 48.7 km².[1]

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:

  • The Aranciaia, erected in 1710-1712 by duke Francesco Farnese as a shelter for the orange and lemon trees that in summer decorated the Ducal Palace. It was designed by Ferdinando Galli Bibiena. It is currently seat of the Museum of the Peasant Civilisation and Pre-Industrial Technology.
  • The Water Tower (1718-1719).

Demographic evolution

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References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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