Fogliano: Local History, Walking Route and Natural Area

Fogliano was first mentioned in a document in 888. When planning a trip, you can explore the town through its ecclesiastical history, a walking route through an agricultural landscape, and a natural area along the Rio Rodano. These themes offer different perspectives: historic buildings provide insight into local history, while the route and Natura 2000 site bring the landscape into focus. When choosing a destination, you can weigh up whether historic points of interest, a route through the cultural landscape, or a designated natural area is of particular interest for your trip. If you are looking for hotels for a trip to Fogliano, these themes can help you identify which local and landscape highlights could shape your stay.

Ecclesiastical History in Fogliano

The Oratorio della Madonna della Ghiara stands next to Fogliano’s former railway station, on the site of the former Pieve di San Colombano. Construction of Fogliano’s present-day parish church began in 1627 and was completed in 1663. This gives you two distinct ecclesiastical points of interest: the oratory on the site of the former pieve, and the parish church, with its own building history completed in the 17th century. The dates give the parish church a clearly defined place in Fogliano’s local history.

Walking Route Between Canali, Fogliano and Albinea

The Anello di Canali e Fogliano walking route passes through an agricultural landscape between Canali, Fogliano and the municipality of Albinea. In Fogliano, the route leads to Villa Veneri. The name refers to Canali and Fogliano; the described route also includes the municipality of Albinea. Fogliano is therefore one of the route’s three place names, while Villa Veneri is its named destination within Fogliano. If you are interested in the combination of an agricultural landscape and a specific building during your trip, the walking route offers a clear way to explore this theme.

Natural Area Along the Rio Rodano

The Natura 2000 site IT4030021 covers the course of the Rio Rodano from Fogliano’s former station to S. Maurizio. It includes the last and southernmost large fontanile in the upper plain of Reggio. The site also encompasses five habitats of Community interest. When deciding on your trip, it helps to distinguish this site from the walking route: the route focuses on the agricultural surroundings and Villa Veneri, while this site centres on the course of the Rio Rodano and habitats of Community interest. The natural area thus offers a distinct focus alongside local history and the walking route.

Getting There and Getting Around

Fogliano is located on the former state road connecting Reggio Emilia and Scandiano. Bus route 9 is also relevant for connections to Reggio Emilia: it links the Fogliano/Due Maestà area and the centre of Reggio Emilia with Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana station. If your trip includes the station or the centre of Reggio Emilia, you can include the bus connection in your plans. Check the current timetable before travelling, especially if you are planning to continue your journey from Mediopadana. The road and bus connections offer different reference points, depending on whether you are travelling between Reggio Emilia and Scandiano or planning your journey around the city centre and station.

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