Calendasco
Welcome to Calendasco!
Welcome to our town of Calendasco, located in the beautiful region of Emilia-Romagna, in the province of Piacenza. With its 2417 inhabitants, Calendasco is a flat area that stretches between the rivers Trebbia and Po. The territory is bounded by two municipal roads, and at its center is the town, located about 6 km west of the city of Piacenza.
A nature-rich area
Our town is surrounded by nature, with the presence of floodplain areas near the Po riverbank, where you can admire the poplars used for poplar cultivation. Its strategic position between the Trebbia and Po rivers also allows you to enjoy a unique river landscape.
The history of Calendasco
The name Calendasco has ancient and uncertain origins. According to historian Pier Maria Campi, the name would derive from the alleged founder of the village in Roman times, ''Calendius''. Other studies identify the toponym as of Celtic origin, with the original meaning of ''place near a forest''.
The Calendasco area has been inhabited since prehistoric times; the presence of human settlements is proven by some findings, including seven daggers dating back to the Copper Age, found in a quarry near a furnace.
During the Roman era, the ''Ad Padum'' mansio develops in Calendasco on the consular road ''Placentia-Ticinum'', which connected Piacenza to Pavia. At this time, an important river port also develops, serving the city of Piacenza.
Calendasco and the European Association of Francigena Ways
Calendasco is proudly part of the ''European Association of Francigena Ways''. The francigena ways are important historical routes that connect northern Europe to southern Italy, also passing through France and Switzerland. These paths are very popular with cultural and religious tourism; definitely a great opportunity for Calendasco, which historically finds itself right on the road to France.
Conclusions
In conclusion, our town of Calendasco represents a highly suggestive area, with lush nature and an ancient and intriguing history. Thanks to its geographical position, Calendasco is an important stop on the francigena ways and represents a great opportunity for cultural and religious tourism. We recommend a visit to our town to enjoy what Calendasco has to offer and discover its millennia-old history up close.
