Torrile
Welcome to Torrile: a guide to the Municipality in the province of Parma
If you're looking for a small Italian town near the city of Parma, Torrile could be a good choice. With a population of 7709 inhabitants, this municipality, rich in history and interesting activities, will win you over. Follow us in our guide to get to know Torrile better.
Anthropogenic Geography
Torrile is made up of several hamlets: San Polo (the seat of the municipality), Gainago, San Siro, Sant'Andrea, Frara, Bezze, Vicomero, Borgazzo, Rivarolo and of course Torrile itself. The most populous hamlet is San Polo, where you will also find the main industries and the Torrile-San Polo railway station.
Industries
Speaking of industries, Torrile has an important industrial hub. In fact, especially in the area of San Polo, you will find several companies, including some multinational ones such as Erreà, Glaxo and Mercurio.
Monuments and places of interest
The territory of the Municipality of Torrile offers many monuments and places of interest from a historical point of view.
Pieve of San Giovanni Battista
Set in the hamlet of Gainago, the Pieve of San Giovanni Battista was built between the end of the 11th and the beginning of the 12th centuries in Romanesque style. In the 13th century, it was reconstructed in the same style in the apse area and then completely renovated in neoclassical style in 1744. In 1932, the facade was rebuilt in neo-Romanesque style.
Parish church of San Biagio
The parish church of Torrile was rebuilt in neoclassical style in the 19th century, but has ancient origins.
Villa Balduino-Serra
Villa Balduino-Serra is surrounded by an over sixty-year-old park wanted by the owner Giuseppe Balduino. The villa has been rebuilt and renovated several times, with the aim of making it worthy of the name it bears.
The Tower
Despite being called Torre (Tower), this medieval building is located in the hamlet of Gainago. Built by the Valserena monastery, the cardinal Gerardo Bianchi was born here. It is definitely the oldest monument in the Municipality of Torrile.
Natural areas
Nature lovers can enjoy the Oasi di Torrile, an area that allows even the youngest to get to know nature and observe the local fauna. As an alternative, you can take a walk on the Parma River bed, admiring the hilly landscape.
Society
As for the demographic evolution, Torrile is a municipality that has seen an increase in population in recent years. Thanks to the many business activities and numerous places of interest, more and more people are approaching this area of the lower Parmesan.
Administration
The management of the Municipality of Torrile is led by a mayor elected by the Municipal Council or directly by the citizens. The list of mayors that have succeeded over the years is available on the official website of the Municipality.
Notes
If you're thinking of visiting the Municipality of Torrile, consult the official website for all useful information about the area.
Related articles
If you want to deepen your knowledge of Torrile, you can check the page dedicated to the Torrile-San Polo railway station.
Other projects
To discover other activities to do in the area, consult the official website of the Municipality of Torrile, where you will find information on events and activities in the area.
