Rocca Malatina
Welcome to Roccamalatina!
Hello friends! Today I'll talk about a very picturesque place in Italy: Roccamalatina. This geographical fraction is located in the municipality of Guiglia, just 15 km from Vignola, and it is famous for its incredible Miocene sandstone rocks, called the Sassi di Roccamalatina.
The history of Roccamalatina
The name of this place has a very ancient origin and goes back to the history of a noble family, the "Malatigni", who dominated the area for two and a half centuries, from the 12th to the 14th century. Their patriarch, Malatigna, arrived in the area around 1170. The history of this family is full of meanings and ambiguities, but it has left an indelible mark in the culture and toponymy of the area.
Roccamalatina today
Today Roccamalatina is a small fraction with 573 inhabitants, surrounded by the beautiful Regional Park of the Sassi di Roccamalatina. This park is the ideal place for excursions, walks and outdoor activities. Furthermore, the area is famous for its culinary delicacies and for the numerous festivals and fairs that take place especially during spring and summer.
Gallery of images
To make you feel closer to Roccamalatina, I propose a gallery of images with some photos of the Sassi di Roccamalatina. Aren't they really spectacular?
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If you are curious to discover other places similar to Roccamalatina, I recommend taking a look at the article dedicated to the Regional Park of the Sassi di Roccamalatina to better understand this splendid natural area.
External links
If you want to deepen your knowledge of the area, I propose some very useful links:
- the official website of the Municipality of Guiglia, to discover all the activities and events scheduled;
- the website of the Regional Park of the Sassi di Roccamalatina, to better know the history and nature of the park;
- the Facebook page of Rocka n'Beer, the beer festival held every year in Roccamalatina, to virtually participate in the party!
I hope this brief tour of Roccamalatina has intrigued you and made you want to visit this splendid place. See you soon!
