Correggio, Emilia-Romagna Facts for Kids

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Correggio

Comune

Città di Correggio

Flag	Coat of arms

Country

Reggio Emilia (RE)

Frazioni

Budrio, Canolo, Fazzano, Fosdondo, Lemizzone, Mandrio, Mandriolo, Prato, San Biagio, San Martino Piccolo, San Prospero.

Area

• Total

77 km² (30 sq mi)

Elevation

33 m (108 ft)

Population

(28 February 2023)

• Total

25,107

• Density

326.1/km² (845/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Correggesi

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postal code

42015

Dialing code

0522

Patron saint

St. Quirinus

Saint day

June 4

Correggio is a lively town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It's located in the Po Valley, a large, flat area. Correggio is also a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area. As of late 2022, about 25,000 people call Correggio home.

The town's special protector, or patron saint, is Quirinus of Sescia. There's even a beautiful church named after him, the Basilica of San Quirino. Correggio has a rich history and is famous for being the birthplace of many talented people.

History of Correggio
Famous People from Correggio
Cool Places to See
- Religious Buildings
- Other Interesting Buildings
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History of Correggio

Correggio has an interesting past. For a long time, it was a small principality, which means it was ruled by a prince or princess. One famous ruler was Veronica Gambara (1485–1550). She was a talented poet and a strong leader. Veronica took charge of the principality after her husband, Giberto X, died in 1518. She ruled for many years, until 1550.

Later, in 1659, Correggio became part of the Duchy of Modena. This was a larger area ruled by a duke.

Famous People from Correggio

Correggio is proud to be the hometown of many well-known individuals:

Antonio Allegri: He was a famous Renaissance painter. People often called him "il Correggio" because he was from this town.
Bonifazio Asioli: A talented composer.
Claudio Merulo: Another important composer, part of the Venetian School of music.
Luciano Ligabue: A very popular rock singer.
Loris Malaguzzi: An educator who created the famous Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
Dorando Pietri: A marathon runner who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Pier Vittorio Tondelli: A well-known novelist.

Cool Places to See

Correggio has many interesting buildings and places to visit. They show the town's long history and beautiful architecture.

Religious Buildings

Basilica of San Quirino: This large church was built between 1512 and 1587.
San Francesco: This church once held a famous painting called Rest on the Flight to Egypt with Saint Francis.
San Giuseppe Calasanzio
Santa Chiara (built in 1666)
Santuario della Madonna della Rosa
Santa Maria della Misericordia
San Sebastiano (built in 1591)

Other Interesting Buildings

Rocchetta
Torrione
Palazzo dei Principi: This building is now home to the Museo Civico il Correggio, a museum about the town.
Teatro Comunale Bonifazio Asioli: A local theater named after the composer Bonifazio Asioli.
Palazzo Comunale: The town hall.
Palazzo della Ragione e Torre dell'Orologio: A historic building with a clock tower.
Jewish Cemetery