Serramazzoni

Serramazzoni (Serramazzonese: La Sèra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Modena.

Serramazzoni
Comune
Comune di Serramazzoni
Coat of arms
Location of Serramazzoni
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Coordinates: 44°25′N 10°48′E
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Province	Modena (MO)
Frazioni	Casa Bartolacelli-Stella, Faeto, Granarolo, Ligorzano, Monfestino, Montagnana, Montardone, Pazzano, Pompeano, Rocca Santa Maria, Riccò, San Dalmazio, Selva, Valle, Varana
Government
• Mayor	Simona Ferrari
Area [1]
• Total	93.96 km2 (36.28 sq mi)
Elevation	791 m (2,595 ft)
Population  (1-1-2019)[2]
• Total	8,430
• Density	90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym	Serramazzonese(i)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	41028
Dialing code	0536
ISTAT code	036042
Patron saint	Blessed Virgin of the Rosary
Saint day	May 8
Website	Official website

Serramazzoni borders the following municipalities: Fiorano Modenese, Maranello, Marano sul Panaro, Pavullo nel Frignano, Polinago, Prignano sulla Secchia, Sassuolo.

History

The first historical mention of Serramazzoni dates to 1327, when it was called Serra de Legorzano.

Main sights

• Falls of Rio delle Borre
• Via Vandelli
• Sasso delle Streghe
• Salsa della Cintora
• Falls of Bucamante
• National Museum of Antic Rose
• Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Assunta

Districts

Serramazzoni is divided into the districts: Casa Bartolacelli-Stella, Faeto, Ligorzano, Monfestino, Montagnana, Pazzano, Pompeano, Rocca Santa Maria, Riccò, San Dalmazio, Selva, Valle, Varana.

People

• Gianni Bui, football player
• Luca Toni, football player