Pontescodogna
Welcome to Pontescodogna: a small hamlet full of history and natural beauty
If you're looking for a quiet and historically rich location in the province of Parma, we invite you to visit the hamlet of Pontescodogna. This small locality, belonging to the municipality of Collecchio, is only 2.39 km from the capital and is surrounded by beautiful Apennine hills.
Physical geography: an oasis of peace at the foot of the Apennines
Pontescodogna is located on flat ground at the foot of the Apennines, on the right bank of the Taro river. The state highway 62 of Cisa crosses the Scodogna stream, creating a suggestive river landscape. If you love nature and peaceful walks, Pontescodogna is the right place for you.
Origins of the name: the bridge over the Scodogna stream
The name "Pontescodogna" has a very simple origin: the locality owes its name to the bridge over the Scodogna stream around which the inhabited core developed. A simple origin but rich in history.
History: between World War II and the end of the war in the Parmense
Pontescodogna has a long and interesting history. During World War II, the small locality was the scene of Allied air attacks that hit an ammunition dump located here. In 1945, surrender negotiations of the German troops, which ended the war in the Parmense, took place within the command of the Força Expedicionária Brasileira. In 2000, Pontescodogna was elevated to the rank of hamlet thanks to the construction of a new residential district.
Monuments and places of interest: the Church of San Nicomede and the Corte di Giarola
If you visit Pontescodogna, you cannot miss the Church of San Nicomede, which preserves the original Romanesque forms of the thirteenth century and some valuable works of art dating back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. But the real pearl of the locality is the Corte di Giarola, an ancient independent rural court dating back to the eighth century. Today, the Corte di Giarola has been restored and houses the Tomato Museum, the Pasta Museum, the Park of the Taro Museum, the Court Theater, two conference rooms and a restaurant. Don't miss the opportunity to visit it, you will be fascinated!
Conclusions: Pontescodogna, a hidden treasure
Pontescodogna could be considered a "hidden treasure" of the province of Parma. Here, in a small hamlet with a rich historical past, you can find peace and tranquility, immersing yourself in the nature of the Apennine territory and visiting ancient buildings such as the Church of San Nicomede and the Corte di Giarola. Don't miss the opportunity to discover this little gem, you will be enchanted!
