Viarolo
Welcome to Viarolo!
Hello everyone! Today we'll talk about Viarolo, a beautiful hamlet of 1015 inhabitants located in the plain to the northwest of the city of Parma, divided into two municipalities by the Cornazzano road: Sissa Trecasali to the north and Parma to the south.
Some geography
Viarolo is located on the right bank of the Taro river, only 10.01 km from the center of Parma. The surrounding area is rather flat and offers an excellent view of the nearby hills.
The history of Viarolo
The locality has ancient origins: in the Early Middle Ages, in fact, the territory of Viarolo constituted a manso of the Lombard court of Palasone, which was largely donated in 942 to the canons of the Chapter of the Cathedral of Parma.
Over the centuries, Viarolo has experienced many vicissitudes, from the construction of a defensive fortification on the ford of the Taro river, to the struggle between Guelphs and Ghibellines in 1266, to the plundering suffered during the fight between the Rossi of Parma and the Terzi of Parma in 1403.
The name of Viarolo
The name of the locality has Latin origins and means "located along the road". In the local dialect, the name is pronounced "Viaröl".
What to see in Viarolo
If you decide to visit this beautiful hamlet, do not miss the opportunity to admire the splendid Church of San Giorgio and the ancient village, where you can breathe the atmosphere of past centuries.
Curiosities
Did you know that in 1295 the Municipality of Parma decided not to rebuild any fortification in Viarolo? And that the village was plundered by the troops of the Lord of Milan Azzone Visconti in 1325?
Conclusions
In short, Viarolo is a place of great historical and landscape charm, which certainly deserves a visit. If you are in Parma, do not miss the opportunity to pay a visit to this splendid hamlet, where you can admire the wonders of the past and enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes in the region.
