Campogalliano between the Weighing Museum, the Town Center and Laghi Curiel
Accommodation in Campogalliano
Campogalliano combines a medieval town center with unusual insights into the history of weighing, regional events and the natural area of Laghi Curiel. If you are looking for a destination where culture, local cuisine and open landscapes come together in different ways, the town offers several clear points of connection for your trip.
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Culture between scales and the medieval town center
The Museo della Bilancia displays scales and other weighing instruments dating from the Roman era to the present day.
Among the noteworthy monuments in Campogalliano’s oldest medieval town center is the Oratorio San Rocco. Piazza Castello is also located there and is one of the noteworthy monuments in this oldest medieval town center. Both places lead you into the historic heart of the town and give the walk a distinctly cultural focus.
The Santuario della Beata Vergine della Sassola houses an extraordinary collection of votive offerings. The religious building thus adds its own distinctive note to Campogalliano’s cultural impressions and enriches the town’s history with a remarkable collection of religious artifacts.
A striking connection in the surrounding area is the Ponte della Barchetta. The modern structure has an 80-meter-long suspended iron arch and connects Modena and Campogalliano. Piazza della Bilancia also features a fountain with bronze elements and symbols representing weight and measurement, making the theme of weighing visible in the public space as well.
Events and regional cuisine
The Fiera di Luglio takes place every year in Campogalliano. Another event with culinary and artisanal connections is the Pcarìa. It focuses on the processing of pork and is inspired by an old farming tradition in which cured meats and traditional dishes were prepared. The Pcarìa has been held in Campogalliano for more than 20 years.
The gastronomic event series “I Piatti della Bilancia” takes place every year in autumn. Local restaurants offer themed menus as part of the series. For your travel planning, this means that the events calendar can provide a distinct way to experience the local food culture depending on the season, without reducing the town’s culinary character to a single product.
Laghi Curiel and protected nature
Laghi Curiel combine scenic and natural interest with recreational and sports activities. Different forms of outdoor use therefore come together here, while the landscape remains perceptible in its own right.
Activities for enjoying the open spaces take place at Laghi Curiel throughout the year and seasonally. This makes the area interesting at different times of year, without implying that the same range of activities is available in every season.
The Laghi Curiel area is included in the Riserva Naturale Orientata Casse di espansione del fiume Secchia. The included areas protect flora, fauna and ecosystems. This gives your stay a clear connection to nature, complementing the cultural impressions of the town center with an ecological focus.
Other places in the surrounding area
If you would like to broaden your itinerary, you can also consider Ca Di Sola, Fiumalbo, Fanano, Zocca, Riolunato, Spilamberto, Dogaro and Nonantola as additional destinations.
For the broader travel overview: Modena.
