Vernasca (Piacentino: (La) Varnasca [(lɐ) vɐrˈnaskɐ]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Piacenza. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]
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Coordinates: 44°47′58″N 9°49′50″E / 44.79944°N 9.83056°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province | Piacenza (PC) |
Frazioni | Bacedasco, Borla, Castelletto, Mignano, Settesorelle, Trinità, Vezzolacca, Vigoleno, Mazzaschi, |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Sidoli |
Area | |
• Total | 72.57 km2 (28.02 sq mi) |
Elevation | 457 m (1,499 ft) |
Population (30 September 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 2,200 |
• Density | 30/km2 (79/sq mi) |
Demonym | Vernaschini |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 29010 |
Dialing code | 0523 |
Website | Official website |
The urban center of Vernasca has the Romanesque-style church of San Giorgio Martire. The church was built in the 12th century and was subordinate to the parish of Castell’Arquato until 1346. The interior has 15th-century frescoes.
The municipality of Vernasca contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Bacedasco, Borla, Castelletto, Mignano, Settesorelle, Trinità, Vezzolacca, and Vigoleno. Vernasca borders the following municipalities: Alseno, Bore, Castell'Arquato, Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Morfasso, Pellegrino Parmense, Salsomaggiore Terme.