Piangipane
Welcome to Piangipane
Hello friends, today we will talk about Piangipane, a hamlet in the province of Ravenna, in Emilia-Romagna. This village is located along the provincial road no. 30 "Via Piangipane", which branches off from the Statal Road 253 San Vitale and ends at the Statal Road 16 Adriatica, locally known as "Reale". But let's explore together the places of interest in this small but interesting location.
Monuments and places of interest
Let's start by talking about the British War Cemetery, where the fallen soldiers of the battles at the Senio riverfront in April 1945 rest in peace. Here rest the remains of soldiers from the 10th Indian Division, the New Zealand Division and the Jewish Brigade, made up mainly of volunteers from Palestine. The soldiers buried in Piangipane represent the highest number of fallen soldiers of the Brigade. It is interesting to note that the cemetery also houses the remains of thirty-three fallen soldiers of the First World War, transferred here from cemeteries in the northeast. The place is named "Ravenna War Cemetery" in English and is open to the public, so if you feel like visiting, don't hesitate!
Center of Piangipane
Piangipane doesn't really have a center, but it does have a more densely populated area north of Via Piangipane, probably one of the three ancient villages in which the country was divided. Here you will find Piazza XXII giugno, where the municipal office, library, medical room, elementary school "Caruso Balella" and middle school "Francesco Casadio" are located. A market is also held here every Thursday. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in local habits and traditions, visiting the market and making friends with the locals!
The beauty of the surroundings
Lastly, I cannot fail to mention the beauty of Piangipane's surroundings. There are many wonderful places to visit, including the city of Ravenna, famous for its mosaics and its rich culture. You can also visit nearby beach towns like Marina di Ravenna or Cervia, where you can relax on the beach and enjoy the sun. Additionally, if you love nature, the Oriented Nature Reserve of the Saline di Cervia is a unique place where you can discover the local fauna and flora, as well as the traditional method of salt harvesting. In short, in Piangipane and its surroundings, there are many things to discover and experience.
Conclusions
In summary, Piangipane is a splendid hamlet of Ravenna that deserves to be visited. With its historical monuments, beautiful surroundings and friendly inhabitants, you cannot fail to fall in love with this place. And let's face it, what's better than spending time in a beautiful and authentic Italian village? Come and visit us in Piangipane and discover all its hidden treasures!
