Panaro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Panaro |
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 Bridge of Olina
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| Country | Italy |
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| State | Northern Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Provinces | Modena |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Guerro, Tiepido |
| Cities | Modena, Vignala, Finale Emilia, Bondeno |
| Source | Foce a Giovo |
| - location | Apennines, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| - elevation | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) |
| Mouth | Po river |
| - elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| - coordinates | 44°55′00″N 11°25′00″E / 44.91667°N 11.41667°E |
| Length | 148 km (92 mi) |
| Basin | 2,292 km² (885 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| - average | 37 m³/s (1,307 cu ft/s) |
The Panaro (which was called Scultenna in Latin) is an important river in northeastern Italy. It is the last big river that flows into the Po River from the right side. The Panaro starts high up in the Northern Apennines mountains. It then flows through the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
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About the Panaro River
The Panaro river is about 148 kilometers (92 miles) long. The area of land that drains into the Panaro river, called its drainage basin, is about 2,292 square kilometers (885 square miles).
Where the Panaro River Flows
The Panaro river actually starts with a different name: Rio delle Tagliole. It begins in the northern Apennines mountains. This is where the Emilia-Romagna region meets Tuscany, at a place called Foce a Giovo, near Monte Cimone.
From there, the river flows northeast down the valley. When it reaches Pievepelago, a town in the Modena province, its name changes to Scoltenna. Finally, the river gets its well-known name, Panaro. This happens after the Scoltenna joins with another stream called the Leo in the Montespecchio valley, near Pavullo nel Frignano.
The Panaro river flows along the edge of the Parco regionale dei Sassi di Roccamalatina. This is a regional park with interesting rock formations. The river continues flowing north. South of the city of Modena, at a spot called Ponte Guerro, it is joined by the Guerro stream. Further along, at Fossalta, east of Modena, the Tiepido stream joins the Panaro from the left side. The Tiepido is the Panaro's most important tributary (a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one).
At Bomporto, the Panaro river connects with the Naviglio de Modena. This is a canal or waterway that allows boats to travel on the river. The river can be navigated all the way to where it meets the Po River. This meeting point is on the border with the Veneto region, west of Ferrara.
The Panaro river flows past several important cities and towns. These include Vignola, Finale Emilia, and Bondeno. It also flows just to the east of the city of Modena.
The Bridge of Olina
An interesting historical and artistic landmark is the bridge of Olina. This bridge was built way back in 1522. It crosses the river (which was still called Scoltenna at that point) near the town of Olina. This town is part of the commune of Pavullo nel Frignano.
The Panaro river mostly flows through the Modena province. However, it also flows for a short distance into the Ferrara province after passing Finale Emilia. It passes through many different communes (local towns or districts). Some of these, all in the Modena province in the Emilia-Romagna region, are:
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Main Tributaries
The tributaries of the Panaro river are mostly small streams. The most important ones are the Guerro, which is about 25 kilometers (16 miles) long, and the Tiepido, which is about 29.5 kilometers (18.3 miles) long. Both of these streams join the Panaro from its left side.
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