Borghetto: Archaeology, the Pero di Borghetto and Routes to Parma

Borghetto with archaeological traces

For planning a trip around Borghetto, archaeological traces and the Pero di Borghetto can be considered two distinct but clearly tangible themes. The archaeological site “Resti romani presso Borghetto” is dated approximately from 99 BC to AD 599. At Podere Maiano, this site includes a rectangular brick basin whose outer cladding consists of tiles arranged in an opus spicatum pattern. Opus spicatum refers to a herringbone-like arrangement of the tiles. The dating spans the transition from BC to AD, placing the site within a long historical period.

At Podere Branzanti, brick and ceramic fragments as well as the remains of a burial ground were found in connection with the archaeological site “Resti romani presso Borghetto”. Together with the basin at Podere Maiano, the site therefore includes both a specific structure and material finds, as well as the remains of a burial ground. Those interested in history will encounter different forms of archaeological remains here.

The Pero di Borghetto

The Pero di Borghetto is a pear tree of the species Pyrus communis L. It is located at Via Borghetto 93 in Cortile San Martino and is considered one of the few centuries-old pear trees still standing on the plain. Thus, alongside archaeology, a single specifically named tree is another tangible topic you can take into account when planning a stay in Borghetto.

Roads and spatial orientation

Strada Borghetto runs from Via Colorno to Strada Frara. Strada Torretta runs from Strada Borghetto to the Torrente Parma.

Palaces in the surrounding area

Ducal Palace is a palace in the area around Borghetto. Casa Cordero Già Piazza is also a palace in the area around Borghetto. If you want to plan your trip not only around the site and the pear tree but also with a focus on palace architecture, you can include both palaces in your itinerary.

Cycling towards Parma

A route to Viazza di Paradigna leads via Via Borghetto and then continues towards Parma along Via Argine Baganzolino. After Via Argine Baganzolino, the cycling route reaches Parma at Ponte delle Nazioni. For your individual cycling plans, Via Borghetto, Via Argine Baganzolino and Ponte delle Nazioni are therefore connected as specific stops on the route towards Parma.

Travel interests in Borghetto

The local points of interest in Borghetto can be weighted according to your travel interests: The site focuses attention on dating, architectural form and archaeological remains; the Pero di Borghetto on a centuries-old pear tree on the plain; Ducal Palace and Casa Cordero Già Piazza on nearby palaces; and the cycling route on the course via Via Borghetto, Via Argine Baganzolino and onward towards Parma. This allows you to decide whether history, landscape, architecture or cycling should be the focus of your stay.

Further destinations for your travel planning

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Borghetto, you can expand your travel planning to include Valmozzola, Lemignano, Colorno, Pellegrino Parmense, Cedogno, Soragna, Fontanellato and Torrechiara.

To the overarching travel overview: Parma.