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
Comune di Serramazzoni
Coat of arms of Serramazzoni
Location of Serramazzoni
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Serramazzoni is located in Italy
Serramazzoni
Serramazzoni
Location of Serramazzoni in Italy
Serramazzoni is located in Emilia-Romagna
Serramazzoni
Serramazzoni
Serramazzoni (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°25′N 10°48′E / 44.417°N 10.800°E / 44.417; 10.800
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniCasa Bartolacelli-Stella, Faeto, Granarolo, Ligorzano, Monfestino, Montagnana, Montardone, Pazzano, Pompeano, Rocca Santa Maria, Riccò, San Dalmazio, Selva, Valle, Varana
Government
 • MayorSimona Ferrari
Area
 • Total93.96 km2 (36.28 sq mi)
Elevation
791 m (2,595 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2019)[2]
 • Total8,430
 • Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)
DemonymSerramazzonese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41028
Dialing code0536
ISTAT code036042
Patron saintBlessed Virgin of the Rosary
Saint dayMay 8
WebsiteOfficial website

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

History

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

Main sights

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  • 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

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

People

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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