Marore between Villa Petitot and Archaeological Traces
Accommodation in Marore
Marore brings together architectural history, archival holdings, and archaeological traces within a small geographical area. If you would like to get to know Italy through specific places and the stories passed down about them, Marore offers points of connection: to the oldest evidence of human presence dating from the Bronze Age, to a Roman gravel road, and to historic buildings.
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Petitot and the Villas of Marore
Ennemond-Alexandre Petitot chose Villa Petitot in Marore as his residence.
The Sala Petitot is also associated with Petitot. Works by the architect Petitot have been displayed there since 1972. Most of these works come from his villa in Marore and reached Lombardi in 1925. For travelers interested in culture, this creates a clear thematic connection between the residence in Marore and the presentation of the works.
Villa Solari Bormioli is also located in Borgazzo di Marore, at Strada Borgazzo 26. The villa is privately owned and has been declared a cultural asset of particular cultural interest. Its classification adds another historically significant building to the architectural picture of Marore.
Palaces in the Surrounding Area
Several palaces are located in the vicinity of Marore: the Certosa di Parma, Palazzo Soragna Tarasconi, Palazzo Rota, and Palazzo Già Simonetta. The palaces are located nearby, while Villa Petitot and the archival holdings are both in Marore itself. Together, they open up a cultural and historical perspective that extends beyond the individual buildings in Marore.
Archives and Archaeological Traces
The history of institutions is also present in Marore. The records produced by the Vittorio Emanuele II orphanage from 1878 to 1973 are currently kept in the repositories of the Archivio Storico Comunale in Marore. This collection refers to a documented period of 95 years and represents an independent historical connection to the place.
The oldest evidence of human presence in the Marore area dates from the Bronze Age. Another trace was uncovered during archaeological investigations conducted from June to December 2007 at the former primary school of Marore: a Roman gravel road was brought to light there. The historical character of this find remains linked to the investigation period at that time and to the former location of the primary school.
Orientation between Marore and the Surrounding Area
For local orientation, TEP route 9 runs from Marore via Via XXIV Maggio and the stadium to Piazza Sant'Ilario.
A Park as an Additional Local Point of Reference
The Parco della Cittadella, a park, is also located in the vicinity of Marore. Alongside the villas, palaces, and historical documents, the park is therefore also part of Marore's cultural and geographical surroundings.
More places for planning your trip: Felegara, Ozzano Taro, Orzale, Felino, Ponte Taro, Porcigatone, Sorbolo, Sala Baganza.
To the higher-level travel overview: Parma.
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