Serramazzoni

Serramazzoni
Comune
Comune di Serramazzoni

Coat of arms
Serramazzoni
Location of Serramazzoni in Italy
Coordinates: 44°25′N 10°48′E / 44.417°N 10.800°E / 44.417; 10.800
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Modena (MO)
Government
  Mayor Roberto Rubbiani
Area
  Total 93.4 km2 (36.1 sq mi)
Elevation 791 m (2,595 ft)
Population (31 July 2015)[1]
  Total 8,253
  Density 88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Serramazzonesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 41028
Dialing code 0536
Patron saint Blessed Virgin of the Rosary
Saint day May 8
Website Official website

Serramazzoni (Serramazzonese: La Sèra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Modena.

Serramazzoni borders the following municipalities: Fiorano Modenese, Maranello, Marano sul Panaro, Pavullo nel Frignano, Polinago, Prignano sulla Secchia, Sassuolo.

History

The first historical mention of Serramazzoni dates to 1327, when it was called Serra de Legorzano.

Main sights

  • Falls of Rio delle Borre
  • Via Vandelli
  • Sasso delle Streghe
  • Salsa della Cintora
  • Falls of Bucamante
  • National Museum of Antic Rose
  • Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Assunta

Districts

Serramazzoni is divided into the districts: Faeto, Ligorzano, Monfestino, Montagnana, Pazzano, Pompeano, Rocca Santa Maria, Riccò, San Dalmazio, Selva, Stella, Valle, Varana.

People

References

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


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