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{{Infobox Italian comune
{{Infobox Italian comune
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| image_caption = View of the ''frazione'' of Sant'Anna Pelago.
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| region = [[Emilia-Romagna]]
| region = [[Emilia-Romagna]]
| province = [[Province of Modena|Modena]] (MO)
| province = [[Province of Modena|Modena]] (MO)
| frazioni = Roccapelago, Sant'Andrea Pelago, Sant'Anna Pelago, Tagliole
| frazioni = Roccapelago, Sant'Andreapelago, Sant'Annapelago, Tagliole
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| mayor = Corrado Ferroni
| mayor = Corrado Ferroni
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| area_total_km2 = 76.5
| area_total_km2 = 76.54
| population_footnotes = <ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[Istat]].</ref>
| population_footnotes = <ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]].</ref>
| population_total = 2335
| population_total = 2228
| population_as_of = 31 DEcember 2009
| population_as_of = 31 July 2015
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| population_demonym = Pievaroli
| population_demonym = Pievaroli
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| saint = St. Mary and St. Theodore
| saint = St. Mary and St. Theodore
| day = August 15 and First Sunday in September
| day = 15 August and First Sunday in September
| postal_code = 41027
| postal_code = 41027
| area_code = 0536
| area_code = 0536
| website = {{official|http://www.comune.pievepelago.mo.it/}}
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'''Pievepelago''' is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in the [[Province of Modena]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Emilia-Romagna]], located about 70&nbsp;km southwest of [[Bologna]] and about 60&nbsp;km southwest of [[Modena]]. It is a tourist resort in the [[Modenese Apennines]], crossed by the [[Via Vandelli]]. It has a population of about 2000 unhabitants, spread into the main village and its fractions ''S. Anna Pelago'', ''Roccapelago'', ''S. Andrea Pelago'' and ''Tagliole''.
'''Pievepelago''' ([[Emilian language#Dialects|Frignanese]]: {{lang|egl|La Piéva}} or {{lang|egl|Piêvpèlegh}}) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the [[Province of Modena]] in the Italian region of [[Emilia-Romagna]] in the heart of the northern [[Apennine Mountains]]. Situated on the Scoltenna River, in a mountain valley, it is a tourist resort crossed by the Via Vandelli.

It is about {{convert|70|km|mi}} southwest of [[Bologna]], about {{convert|60|km|mi}} southwest of [[Modena]], about {{convert|60|km|mi}} north of [[Lucca]] and about {{convert|70|km|mi}} northwest of [[Florence]]. It has a population of about 2200 inhabitants, spread among the main town and its ''frazioni'', Sant'Annapelago, Roccapelago, Sant'Andreapelago and Tagliole.

== History ==
== History ==
The origins of Pievepelago lose into the Middle Ages. The first document which attests the presence of a bourgh in the valley belongs to the [[X Century]]. The name of the village came from the presence of a church (''pieve'') since its early years. In the [[XVIII Century]] were built the Vandelli and Giardini Roads, in order to join [[Tuscany]] to the north of Italy passing troughout the [[Apennins]]. That fact increased a lot trades in the valley, and let the village to increase his prestige and population. During the [[World War II]] Pievepelago was on the [[Gothic line]], and many unhabitants fight as [[Partisans (military)|partisans]] to free the valley. A monument celebring the victims of the war is still in the centre of the village.
Pievepelago is of [[Middle Ages|medieval origins]]. The first document which attests the presence of a village in the valley belongs to the 10th century. The name of the village came from the presence of the ''pieve'' (rural church) of [[Santa Maria Assunta, Pievepelago|Santa Maria Assunta]] since its early years. In the 18th century, two roads, Via Vandelli and Giardini, were built in order to join [[Tuscany]] to the north of Italy by cutting across the [[Apennines]]. That development increased trade a lot in the valley, and brought the town greater prestige and population. During [[World War II]] Pievepelago was on the [[Gothic line]], and many inhabitants fought as [[Partisans (military)|partisans]] to free the valley. A monument celebrating the victims of the war is located in the center of town.

== Sport ==
== Sport ==
Pievepelago is well known as a local mountain outdoor activity centre. In [[winter]] the most practised sport is skiing, in the ski resort of ''S. Anna Pelago'' or in the bigger-ones of [[Abetone]] and [[Monte Cimone]]. In [[summer]] is well valorised trekking in the Frignano Wild Park. The excursions usually starts at the glacial lakes in Tagliole Valley up to the highest peaks of ''Monte Riolunato'' and ''Monte Giovo'', which is the second mountain in the region for its height. Pievepelago is also known for its [[tennis]] centre, which is one of the best in Italy for structures and for the number of young tennis players who come there for summer courses.
Pievepelago is a local mountain outdoor activity centre. In [[winter]] the most practised sport is skiing, in the ski resort of Sant'Annapelago or in the larger ones of [[Abetone]] and [[Monte Cimone]]. In [[summer]] trekking can be performed in the Frignano Wild Park. The excursions usually starts at the glacial lakes in Tagliole Valley up to the peaks of [[Monte Riolunato]] and [[Monte Giovo]], which is the second highest mountain in the region.

== Notable people ==
== Nature ==
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* [[Palmiro Serafini]] (b. 1945), ski mountaineer and cross-country skier
This territory also contains a variety of fauna like, such as [[golden eagle]]s.
* [[Dina Manfredini]] (b. 1897), the world's second oldest living person as of 2012.
Near Pievepelago there is the [[Lago Santo modenese|Santo Lake]], an area of naturalistic interest and also a starting point for excursions.

== Museums ==
In 2010 some mummified human remains were found in the crypt of the church in ''Roccapelago''.<ref>Gli scavi della Chiesa di San Paolo di Roccapelago nell'Appennino modenese. La cripta con i corpi mummificati naturalmente. Firenze 2011 [Giorgio Gruppioni, Donato Labate, Luca Mercuri, Vania Milani, Mirko Traversari, Barbara Vernia]</ref>
Today the local castle houses the ''Museo delle Mummie'' where this archaeological find is exhibited.

== People ==
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* [[Palmiro Serafini]] (born 1945), ski mountaineer and cross-country skier


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Latest revision as of 21:23, 8 April 2024

Pievepelago
Comune
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Pievepelago is located in Italy
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Location of Pievepelago in Italy
Pievepelago is located in Emilia-Romagna
Pievepelago
Pievepelago
Pievepelago (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°12′N 10°37′E / 44.200°N 10.617°E / 44.200; 10.617
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniRoccapelago, Sant'Andreapelago, Sant'Annapelago, Tagliole
Government
 • MayorCorrado Ferroni
Area
[1]
 • Total
76.54 km2 (29.55 sq mi)
Elevation
701 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2015)[2]
 • Total
2,228
 • Density29/km2 (75/sq mi)
DemonymPievaroli
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41027
Dialing code0536
Patron saintSt. Mary and St. Theodore
Saint day15 August and First Sunday in September
WebsiteOfficial website

Pievepelago (Frignanese: La Piéva or Piêvpèlegh) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna in the heart of the northern Apennine Mountains. Situated on the Scoltenna River, in a mountain valley, it is a tourist resort crossed by the Via Vandelli.

It is about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Bologna, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Modena, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Lucca and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Florence. It has a population of about 2200 inhabitants, spread among the main town and its frazioni, Sant'Annapelago, Roccapelago, Sant'Andreapelago and Tagliole.

History

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Pievepelago is of medieval origins. The first document which attests the presence of a village in the valley belongs to the 10th century. The name of the village came from the presence of the pieve (rural church) of Santa Maria Assunta since its early years. In the 18th century, two roads, Via Vandelli and Giardini, were built in order to join Tuscany to the north of Italy by cutting across the Apennines. That development increased trade a lot in the valley, and brought the town greater prestige and population. During World War II Pievepelago was on the Gothic line, and many inhabitants fought as partisans to free the valley. A monument celebrating the victims of the war is located in the center of town.

Sport

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Pievepelago is a local mountain outdoor activity centre. In winter the most practised sport is skiing, in the ski resort of Sant'Annapelago or in the larger ones of Abetone and Monte Cimone. In summer trekking can be performed in the Frignano Wild Park. The excursions usually starts at the glacial lakes in Tagliole Valley up to the peaks of Monte Riolunato and Monte Giovo, which is the second highest mountain in the region.

Nature

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This territory also contains a variety of fauna like, such as golden eagles. Near Pievepelago there is the Santo Lake, an area of naturalistic interest and also a starting point for excursions.

Museums

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In 2010 some mummified human remains were found in the crypt of the church in Roccapelago.[3] Today the local castle houses the Museo delle Mummie where this archaeological find is exhibited.

People

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ Gli scavi della Chiesa di San Paolo di Roccapelago nell'Appennino modenese. La cripta con i corpi mummificati naturalmente. Firenze 2011 [Giorgio Gruppioni, Donato Labate, Luca Mercuri, Vania Milani, Mirko Traversari, Barbara Vernia]


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