Tarsogno
Welcome to Tarsogno: discovering the enchanting village of springs
Located at 850 meters above sea level in the province of Parma, Tarsogno is a charming and fascinating hamlet with a population of around 400 inhabitants. It is only 6.5 km away from the municipality of Tornolo, along the road that leads to Centocroci Pass. Come and discover with us the unique characteristics of Tarsogno's territory!
Physical geography: water makes the difference
Tarsogno is located in the Lubiana valley, famous for the numerous streams that flow into the main river. Thanks to this peculiarity, the village is called "the village of springs." Water has also been used on an industrial level, contributing to the prosperity of the area.
History: between antiquity, feudal lords, and nobles
The name of Tarsogno has ancient origins dating back to Roman times. In fact, it has been hypothesized that the hamlet is located on the branch of the Claudia Way that connected ancient Tuscany to Liguria. In the Middle Ages, Tarsogno was part of the possessions of the Malaspina and Fieschi families, who then ceded feudal rights to the municipality of Piacenza. In 1451, the hamlet paid for rebellion against the Landi State with the destruction of the castle and the village. Fortunately, the Oratorio of Sant'Anna was spared and later became the Oratorio of the Santissima Trinità, of which only ruins remain. In 1560, Tarsogno was elevated to the rank of parish, dedicated to the Patron Saint Stephen Protomartyr. Later, in 1682, the hamlet was ceded to the Farnese family and became part of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.
Monuments and places of interest: a historical heritage to discover
The hamlet is rich in monuments and places of interest worth visiting. Among these, the following stand out:
Sanctuary of Madonna del Carmine
On the way to Tornolo, you can find the Sanctuary of Madonna del Carmine, built on the site of a miraculous fountain. The Sanctuary was inaugurated in 1833 but only completed in 1870 with the construction of the portico. The church has three naves and was completely restored in 1933.
Oratory of San Rocco
The Oratory of San Rocco was built in 1634 on the road that leads to Poggio del Carmine, to thank the Saint for the end of the plague that decimated the local population in 1630. The small oratory has a single nave, preceded by a portico built in 1867.
Chiesa di Santo Stefano Martire
The Church of Santo Stefano Martire was built in 1958 to replace the homonymous seventeenth-century church that had been built in critical conditions. The new church, with three naves and five spans, was inaugurated in 1958 but consecrated only in 1993.
Mulini del Lubiana
Along the course of the Lubiana river, there are three eighteenth-century mills, one of which is located along the road that leads to Breila. Thanks to a double millstone, the mill was used for milling wheat, corn, and chestnuts.
Conclusion
Tarsogno is a charming hamlet in the province of Parma, where the presence of water has characterized the history and life of its inhabitants. The historical and cultural heritage of Tarsogno, among monuments and places of interest, is rich and varied, a testament to its long history. Come and discover with us the fascinating "village of springs"!
