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The village of Marano sul Panaro is known for the production of cherries and for the culinary specialties, such as tigelle, fried dumplings and borlenghi. The municipality stands on the left bank of the Panaro river and is part of the Terre di Castelli Union.
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Marano sul Panaro, in the province of Modena, rises on the left bank of the Panaro river and is part of the Terre di Castelli union. The inhabited area extends for the most part in the only flat area of the municipal area while the rest of the Municipality, including hamlets, is situated in the hilly area, and is located only 5 kilometers from Vignola and 35 kilometers from Bologna.
The village of Marano is known for the production of cherries and for culinary specialties, such as tigelle, gnocco fritto and borlenghi. Marano sul Panaro is characterized by being the last municipality of the plain and the first of the mountain, defined as “the gateway to the Apennines”.
Throughout the year, several cultural and recreational events are held. Among the most important events are the National and European Festival of the Children’s Theater, the Anzichèdanza dance festival and the series of meetings with the protagonists of mountaineering, adventure and exploration Action Nature, the Maranese Carnival, the Agricultural Festival, the Christmas market.
Municipality of Marano sul Panaro
Province of Modena
Emilia Romagna region
Center altitude: 142 m s.l.m.
Città delle ciliegie
Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori Città Castelli Ciliegi
Unione Terre di Castelli
Città per la pace
Parco regionale dei Sassi di Roccamalatina
Piazza Matteotti, 17 – tel: 059793321
BY CAR
- From Verona: Take the A22 motorway, near Modena continue on the A1 highway and exit at Modena Sud. Continue on the SP 623 Strada Vignolese, cross Spilamberto, Vignola, continue on the SP 4 in the direction of Marano.
- From Florence: Take the A1 highway towards Bologna and exit at Modena Sud. Take the SP 623 Strada Vignolese, cross Spilamberto, Vignola, continue on the SP 4 towards Marano.
- From Ancona: Take the A14 motorway in the direction of Bologna, near Bologna continue on the A1 motorway, exit at Modena Sud, SP 623 Strada Vignolese, cross Spilamberto, Vignola, continue on the SP 4 in the direction of Marano.
- From Bologna: From Borgo Panigale take the SS 9 “Via Emilia” towards Modena, pass the inhabited centers of Lavino di Mezzo, Anzola dell’Emilia, Ponte Samoggia, the hamlet of Piumazzo, Spilamberto, Vignola, continue in the direction of Marano.
ON THE TRAIN
- Central Station of Modena
- Bologna Central Station
BY PLANE
- Bologna airport
- Forlì airport
- Florence airport
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