Discover Cerredolo

Cerredolo combines a distinctive location with a multifaceted cultural character. The village lies at the confluence of the Dolo stream and the Secchia River. At the same time, its history ranges from a record dating back to 1173 to memorial sites, woodland trails, and living traditions. Those planning a trip to this part of the Toanese can combine nature, local history, and regional culture here.

Discover the church and historical details

A prominent building in the village is the parish church of Cerredolo, which was inaugurated in 1928. Its façade features worked and hewn stone. Above the entrance portals are three niches with frescoes of saints. The structure of the church is also noteworthy: it has three naves, five bays, and a semicircular apse. Visitors interested in architecture and sacred art can therefore look out for specific details during a walk through the village, without limiting their visit to a single building.

Further historical evidence can be found in La Valle di Cerredolo. There stands a hexagonal Saint Apollonia oratory dating from the 17th century. There is also a house with a Balchio. A courtyard in La Valle has a stone, round-arched entrance portal whose keystone bears a coat of arms. These details offer different perspectives on the village: sacred architecture, rural building styles, and visible traces of bygone eras.

Woodland trails with historical significance

Cerredolo is also connected by trails that bring together the experience of nature and a culture of remembrance. Through the woods, the Sentiero della Pasqua di Sangue follows the markings of Sentiero Partigiano No. 13, or SP 13 for short, and leads to a chapel. The route runs from Corbella on the outward journey back to Cerredolo. The tour is therefore suited to travellers who choose a hike not only for its landscape but also for its historical context.

This context is shaped by an event from the Second World War: between 3 and 5 May 1944, partisans attacked the GNR base located in a grain store in Cerredolo and killed twelve militiamen. The route and the chapel provide access to this part of the village’s history. When planning your day, you can decide for yourself whether to focus on the historical evidence in the village or on the marked woodland trail.

Traditions and planning your stay

Cerredolo is one of the places in the Toanese associated with the Maggio Drammatico, a form of folk theatre typical of the upper Apennines of Modena and Reggio. The dialect theatre group Il Buffone di Corte from Cerredolo also takes part in the Rassegna del Teatro Dialettale dell’Appennino Reggiano. The Beer Music Festival in Cerredolo di Toano was held every summer for more than two decades. These references show different sides of the village: traditional theatre forms, local stage activity, and a festival with a long history.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Cerredolo, you can base your choice on the type of trip you want. Those interested in culture can look for accommodation close to the local architectural and memorial landmarks, while hiking enthusiasts can include the Sentiero della Pasqua di Sangue in their plans. From Toano, you can reach Cerredolo via the SP 8 by following the signs for Cerredolo. For further searches, you can also visit Quattro Castella, Collagna, Gualtieri, Il Cantone di Pieve Modolena, San Martino In Rio, Brescello, Sant'ilario D'enza and Luzzara.

To the higher-level travel overview: Reggio Emilia.