Sologno
A presentation of Sologno
Are you ready to explore Sologno? This charming village is located in the province of Reggio Emilia, at an altitude of 750 meters, and is inhabited by about 300 people. Its territory is part of the National Park of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in pre-park area C, and in the past it was part of the Regional Park of the High Reggio Emilia Apennines (Gigante), abolished in 2005.
The geographic location of Sologno
Sologno winds along the watershed ridge that rises to the north of Mount Stetta and to the left of the Lucola stream. This privileged position and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes make it an ideal place for hiking and enjoying the unspoiled nature.
The history of Sologno
The history of Sologno dates back to the Middle Ages: in 1022 it depended on the castle of Piolo (Ligonchio) and was subject to the feudal family of Da Dallo. In 1373, the Fogliani took control of the village, but it was subsequently left to the Estensi in 1427. These historical events have shaped the village and its traditions, which are still deeply rooted among the inhabitants of Sologno today.
Sologno and the Linguistic-Ethnographic Atlas of Italy and Southern Switzerland
Sologno was chosen as an inquiry point for the drafting of the Linguistic-Ethnographic Atlas of Italy and Southern Switzerland (AIS), drawn up by scholars from the University of Bern in the 1920s. Sologno appears on all AIS maps as point no. 453. The maps can be viewed through the Navigais website, while the photos taken during the survey depicting glimpses of the village, some of its inhabitants of the time and ancient tools, are visible on the University of Bern's website in the AIS database section.
Other projects
There are also many other projects related to Sologno available. For example, on Wikipedia there is further information about the fraction of Villa Minozzo. In addition, the website of the Municipality of Villa Minozzo provides further details about the life of the village and its events. Finally, the Sologno Facebook page offers images and comments of the daily life of the village.
External links
If you want to deepen your knowledge of Sologno, we suggest you visit the following websites:
- Website of the Municipality of Villa Minozzo: https://www.comune.villaminozzo.re.it/
- Sologno Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/solognofrazione.di.villaminozzo/
- Wikipedia page on the fraction of Villa Minozzo: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Minozzo_(frazione)## Sologno
- AIS database of the University of Bern: https://www.ialsicura.unibo.it/it/banca-dati-ais
Sologno is waiting for you to discover its history, landscapes and culture!
