Bore
Bore: the mountain town between Parma and Piacenza
Bore (also called Bori or Bòre in the Parmese dialect and Böri in the Piacentine dialect) is an Italian municipality with 655 inhabitants located in the Province of Parma, in the north part of the Ceno Valley, at the border with the Province of Piacenza. The municipality of Bore is entirely mountainous and has a considerable difference in elevation, ranging from 1319 meters above sea level at the source of the Cenedola Creek on the Carameto Mountain to 264 meters above sea level at the mouth of the Cenedola in the Ceno River.
Physical geography
The municipality of Bore borders to the south with the municipality of Bardi, to the west with the Piacentine municipalities of Morfasso and Vernasca, to the north with the municipality of Pellegrino and to the east with the municipalities of Varsi and for a short stretch with Varano de' Melegari. The climate of the capital is characterized by cool summers and cold winters, often with snowy precipitation.
Origins of the name
The origin of the name is uncertain: it could refer to Boreas, the god of the cold wind, evoked by the municipal coat of arms, or it could derive from the Latin noun "Burrius."
History
The territory of Bore has been inhabited since Roman times, as evidenced by the Tabula Alimentaria Traianea. In the sixth century, the area was the scene of clashes between the Lombards and the Byzantines, but the Lombards came out on top and conquered the valley up to the Ligurian coast. In the ninth century, the Hungarians devastated the territory, and the Orsi castle was built for defensive purposes. Over the centuries, the valley was the fief of the Pallavicino di Pellegrino Parmense marquises and the Sforza-Fogliani family. In 1546, the valley came under the authority of a consul by order of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza Pier Luigi Farnese. The capital municipality was born thanks to the "Stradone per Genova," inaugurated in the stretch leading to Bardi by Duke Ferdinando I of Parma and his wife Maria Amalia d'Asburgo-Lorena.
Tourism
The municipality of Bore offers different tourist attractions: in the historic center, you can visit the Church of Saint John the Baptist and the birthplace of Don Luigi Orione, the founder of the Little Work of Divine Providence. Moreover, there are hiking and trekking trails that allow you to admire the natural beauty of the territory, such as Mount Carameto, the Cenedola spring, and the Orsi castle. The municipality also organizes various cultural and sports events, such as the Corsa delle Montagne, the Trofeo Prina, and the nativity scene exhibition.
Typical products and cuisine
The municipality of Bore is famous for the production of typical cheeses, such as "Fior di Borio," "Bori Vecchio," and "Bori di capra." Furthermore, the local cuisine offers characteristic dishes of the mountain cuisine, such as polenta taragna, trippa alla parmigiana, cotechino with potatoes, and apple pie.
Curiosity
The municipality of Bore was chosen as a location for the film "The Path of Angels" by Pupi Avati, which made the area famous nationwide.
In summary, Bore is an enchanting mountain municipality to visit, both for its natural beauty and its rich history and culture, as well as for the typical products of the local cuisine.
