Lemignano: Archaeology and Italian Local History
Accommodation in Lemignano
Lemignano is a destination for you if you would like to explore Italian local history not only through a single building, but through several traces dating from widely separated periods. An archaeological site, the village church and specific sports connections along the Via or Strada Lemignano provide different starting points for planning your trip. The central question is which historical topics and sports connections you would like to include in your stay.
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Archaeology from the Neolithic to the Roman Villa
Lemignano includes a directly protected archaeological site with a Roman villa. Neolithic remains are also directly protected and associated with Lemignano. For travellers interested in culture, the appeal lies in this combination of different periods, which gives Lemignano a multi-layered historical perspective.
The archaeological site of Lemignano was discovered in the summer of 1987. Its artefacts are predominantly attributed to the Aurignacian; smaller numbers date from the Middle Palaeolithic and the Neolithic. The chronological range of the finds therefore extends across several prehistoric classifications, meaning that the local history cannot be reduced to a single period.
During surface collections at the archaeological site of Lemignano, 3,782 artefacts made of worked stone were recovered. This makes the scale of the finds tangible for travellers interested in cultural history. The Aurignacian is numerically predominant, while the Middle Palaeolithic and Neolithic are represented in smaller numbers.
Church and Local Connections
The church of Lemignano is also part of the local history; it was rebuilt in 1837. San Vitale is associated with Via Lemignano in Lemignano (Collecchio), Province of Parma, and postal code 43044. If you do not select historical topics based on a single attraction alone, you can incorporate these different connections into your personal exploration of Lemignano.
Sporting Aspects in Lemignano
In addition to the historical connections, Lemignano has a football pitch and a small-sided pitch on Strada Lemignano, managed by ASD Vicofertile 1954. There is also an artificial-turf small-sided pitch on Via Lemignano, managed by Polisportiva Il Cervo. For travellers who include local sports topics in their travel planning, this creates a broader picture of the place without losing the historical focus.
An additional connection to cycling is the 10th Randonnée delle Valli Parmensi. It took place on 17 March 2024 at TIME OUT, Strada privata dell'Industria 1 in Lemignano (PR).
Plan Lemignano Around Your Interests
When choosing your accommodation, it makes sense to set your own priorities: you can make the archaeological site, San Vitale, the sports facilities on Via and Strada Lemignano, or the Randonnée delle Valli Parmensi the focus of your stay.
Other Places for Travel Planning
Monchio Delle Corti, Pannocchia, Polesine Parmense, Ozzano Taro, Signatico, Sorbolo, Collecchio, Fontevivo
For the higher-level travel overview: Parma.
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