Torrile
Torrile | |
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| Comune di Torrile | |
_-_facciata_2019-06-20.jpg) The pieve of St. John the Baptist. | |
Location of Torrile  | |
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| Postal code | 43030 |
| Dialing code | 0521 |
| Patron saint | St. Blaise |
| Saint day | February 3 |
| Website | Official website |
Torrile (Parmigiano: Toril) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Parma.
Torrile borders the following municipalities: Colorno, Mezzani, Parma, Sissa Trecasali.
Main sights
In the comune is the pieve of Gainago, known from 1144 and dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It houses 13th-century frescoes with a Deposition, Saint and Madonna with Child. Another sight is the Torre ("Tower") from which the commune takes its name, located in the frazione of Gainago. The patrician Villa Balduino-Serra is home to a large garden and park.
Economy
The town is home to Erreà, which is one of the leading sportswear producers of Italy.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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External links
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