Casalgrande
Casalgrande is a comune in the Province of Reggio Emilia, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. It lies about 50 kilometres west of Bologna and roughly 15 kilometres southeast of Reggio nell'Emilia. As of 8 January 2017 it had a population of 19,215 and an area of 37.7 square kilometres.
At a glance
- Type
- Town and comune
- Period
- Historic settlement near the Secchia valley
- Style
- Emilian foothill town
- Location
- Province of Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Overview
Casalgrande is a comune in the Province of Reggio Emilia, in Emilia-Romagna. It lies about 50 kilometres west of Bologna and about 15 kilometres southeast of Reggio nell'Emilia. As of early 2017 it had a population of 19,215 over an area of 37.7 square kilometres.
History
Casalgrande lies in the Reggio Emilia countryside southeast of the provincial capital, within the district shaped by the Secchia valley. Its development followed the pattern of the comuni at the foot of the Apennines, where plain and hills meet. The town sits within the historic territory linked to Reggio nell'Emilia.
What you see
The comune spreads across roughly 38 square kilometres of plain and gentle hills southeast of Reggio nell'Emilia. Its landscape combines farmland with the foothill terrain near the Secchia. The setting is characteristic of the lower Apennine margin of Emilia.
Cultural significance
Casalgrande belongs to the cluster of comuni surrounding Reggio nell'Emilia that together form the cultural and economic fabric of the province. Its position between plain and foothills reflects the layered geography of Emilia-Romagna.
Practical information
Casalgrande is a working town accessible year-round. For opening hours of local sites and services, check the official municipal website.
Getting there
The town is reached by road from Reggio nell'Emilia, about 15 kilometres to the northwest, with Bologna some 50 kilometres to the east. The nearest mainline rail and motorway connections are at Reggio Emilia on the Milan–Bologna corridor.