Tossignano
Borgo Tossignano: a town with a rich history
Borgo Tossignano is an Italian town with a population of 3215 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Bologna, located in the historical region of Romagna. The area has a rich and intense history, leaving behind visible traces that still exist today.
History
Middle Ages and Modern Era
The town has a long and rich history filled with significant events that shaped the area we know today. In the Middle Ages, the area was under the control of the Alidosi family, the lords of Imola, who also had authority over nearby smaller towns. In the Modern Era, the area came under the control of the Estensi family, who implemented various development and modernization projects.
20th Century
During World War II, the area suffered several tragic events. In September 1944, Tossignano was occupied for twelve days by partisan forces who ousted the Germans. When the Allies' advance was halted, the population had to flee, and Borgo was declared a no-man's land. In 1945, an Italian partisan formation that was part of the new army entered Borgo and maintained control until the offensive of April 1945, when the town was liberated by the British 8th Army.
In 1957, the municipal seat was transferred from Tossignano to Borgo, which became a hamlet.
Symbols
Borgo Tossignano's coat of arms comes from Tossignano's coat of arms and consists of an eagle appearing on a 1503 parchment preserved in the Imola library. The coat of arms was recognized by decree of the head of government on October 22, 1936. The gonfalon, instead, is a blue flag.
Monuments and places of interest
Borgo Tossignano is rich in monuments and places of interest to visit, from both religious and civil points of view.
Religious architecture
- The Sanctuary of Riviera: a place of worship dedicated to Our Lady of the Visitation, in late Romanesque style, dating back to the 14th century. The church, bell tower, and convent are built of stones, and the complex is the oldest in the Santerno Valley.
- The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel: this small church was built in the mid-18th century in memory of the town's rescue from a flood of the Santerno River on October 13, 1756. The sanctuary was entirely rebuilt in the 20th century.
- The Parish Church of San Girolamo, bell tower, and rectory.
- The Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Tossignano.
- The Church of Sant'Andrea.
- The Church of San Geminiano in Codrignano.
Civil and Military architecture
- The remains of the Tossignano Fortress.
- The Cistern.
- The Baronial Palace on Via San Rocco, 6.
- Villa Santa Maria and its park.
- The Bailey Bridge of Rineggio.
- The Cemetery.
Natural areas and monuments
- The Romagna Gypsum Vein Regional Park, which extends partly into the municipal territory.
- The monumental Taxus baccata, 12 meters tall, with a circumference of 2.8 meters, located on Via Chiusa, in Linaro.
If you are looking for a vacation destination, Borgo Tossignano could be the right choice for you. The area is rich in historical monuments and beaches, where you can relax and enjoy the sun. There are also many restaurants where you can taste typical dishes of Romagna cuisine, such as piadina and strozzapreti. Borgo Tossignano is a perfect destination for those who want to discover the beauty of Italy.
