Berceto

Berceto
Comune
Comune di Berceto
Berceto seen from the north

Coat of arms
Berceto
Location of Berceto in Italy
Coordinates: 44°30′35″N 9°59′20″E / 44.50972°N 9.98889°E / 44.50972; 9.98889Coordinates: 44°30′35″N 9°59′20″E / 44.50972°N 9.98889°E / 44.50972; 9.98889
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Parma (PR)
Frazioni Bergotto, Boschi, Cantoniera Tugo, Casa Brusini, Casa Dolfi, Casaselvatica, Case Pesci, Castellonchio, Cavazzola, Corchia, Fugazzolo, Ghiare, La Costa, Lozzola, Pagazzano, Pian Farioli, Pietramogolana, Preda, Roccaprebalza, Tra La Riva, Valbona, Villa di Sotto.
Government
  Mayor Luigi Lucchi
Area
  Total 131 km2 (51 sq mi)
Elevation 852 m (2,795 ft)
Population (30 April 2017)[1]
  Total 2,060
  Density 16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Bercetesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 43042
Dialing code 0525
Patron saint San Moderanno
Saint day 22 October
Website Official website

Berceto (Parmigiano: Bersèjj, Barsäi or Bersè; Ligurian: Bercèi) is a village and comune in Italy, located in the Apennine Mountains on the main road between La Spezia and Parma, in the Taro River valley, in the region of Emilia-Romagna.

The main church in the city is the Duomo of San Moderanno founded in the 9th century and with Lombard era sculptures. Other sights include the remains of the Castle of Berceto as well as those of Pietramogolana and Roccaprebalza. Berceto was the birthplace of condottiero Pier Maria II de' Rossi.

References

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