Discover Casalgrande: Nature, History and Culinary Delights

Casalgrande combines the landscape along the Secchia with history, culture and Italian food culture. The municipality lies at the foot of the hills on the left bank of the Secchia River and, together with Castellarano, Sassuolo and Fiorano Modenese, is now one of the most important centres of the ceramics district. Casalgrande therefore offers various starting points for a trip: nature experiences, historical discoveries, events and regional specialities.

Landscape and Local History

Those who want to explore the surrounding area on foot will find a marked network of small paths in Parco La Riserva, with a total length of almost four kilometres. The rich and varied vegetation gives this park its own character. Another option for walks and open-air events is Parco Secchia in Villalunga, a large green space. The two parks represent different aspects of a stay: here, visitors can explore the vegetation, while there, an expansive green space shapes the experience.

The Vecchio borgo di Boglioni is of historical interest. It forms the historic part of Casalgrande, around which the newer town centre developed. The preserved Castello di Casalgrande Alto also tells of the town's past. It is a rural estate from the 15th century, arranged around a fortified residence. In 1557, the defenders of Castello di Casalgrande resisted Spanish attacks for several days. Only a serious accident, which deprived them of their effective means of defence, led to their surrender; the castle was subsequently destroyed and set on fire.

Culture at the Teatro De André

The Teatro De André combines several cultural functions. Its building houses the municipal library and an exhibition hall. Those who want to experience not only the landscape but also the cultural character of a place while travelling can include this area in their plans. The combination of a historic townscape and cultural facilities makes Casalgrande interesting even when members of a travel group have different interests.

Walks, Views and Special Experiences

A notable stop is Big Bench No. 203, a panoramic giant bench belonging to the Big Bench Community Project. It adds an unusual, clearly recognisable destination to the paths and green spaces. For a stay with different ideas for each day, it allows nature, activity and distinctive photo opportunities to be combined without implying a fixed circular route.

Local Flavours and Music

The Sagra di Sant'Antonio con cicciolata represents a special gastronomic tradition. The market includes stalls and the sale of Ciccioli. Those who want to get to know the regional food culture will find a specific opportunity here to explore a local speciality. Music also shapes the events calendar: the Casalgrande Jazz Festival takes place in the first half of July and features jazz concerts with prominent national and international musicians.

The Right Holiday Apartment for Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Casalgrande, you can make the focus of your trip the starting point for your choice. For historical interests, the Vecchio borgo di Boglioni and Castello di Casalgrande Alto can serve as reference points for your planning. Those who prefer walks and nature can place the parks and the marked network of paths at the centre of their plans. Events such as the jazz festival or the Sagra di Sant'Antonio con cicciolata, in turn, give a stay a temporal and cultural focus.

Other places for your travel plans: Bagno, Cavriago, Novellara, Carpineti, Fogliano, Viano, Ramiseto and Campagnola Emilia.

To the main travel overview: Reggio Emilia.