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At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 457 m above sea level
- Area
- 72,570,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 44°47′60″ N, 9°49′60″ E
About
Vernasca (Piacentino: (La) Varnasca [ vɐrˈnaskɐ]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Piacenza. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
The urban center of Vernasca has the Romanesque-style church of San Giorgio Martire. The church was built in the 12th century and was subordinate to the parish of Castell’Arquato until 1346. The interior has 15th-century frescoes.
The municipality of Vernasca contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Bacedasco, Borla, Castelletto, Mignano, Settesorelle, Trinità, Vezzolacca, and Vigoleno. Vernasca borders the following municipalities: Alseno, Bore, Castell'Arquato, Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Morfasso, Pellegrino Parmense, Salsomaggiore Terme.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Vernasca».
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Getting there
Salsomaggiore TermeTrain, nearest
12.4 km as the crow flies
Vernasca
Aeroporto di Parma "Giuseppe Verdi"36.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vernasca?
Vernasca is in Vernasca, in the province of Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. GPS coordinates: 44.80000, 9.83333.
What else is there to see near Vernasca?
Nearby you’ll find: Vigoleno Castle (5.6 km away), Vigoleno (5.7 km away), Castell'Arquato (6.1 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Vernasca - panorama sul borgo dalla pieve di San Colombano 2 2022-07-21 — Parma1983, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vernasca - panorama sul borgo dalla pieve di San Colombano 1 2022-07-21 — Parma1983, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vernasca - panorama sulla val d'Arda dalla pieve di San Colombano 2022-07-21 — Parma1983, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vernasca - panoramio — Terensky, CC BY 3.0
- Vernasca vista dalla piazza della Pieve — Basilicofresco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vernasca vista dalla piazzetta della Pieve — Basilicofresco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Borla - panoramio — Terensky, CC BY 3.0
- Diga e ponticello (...) per Mignano - panoramio — Terensky, CC BY 3.0
- Esterno del mistadello — Cf fiorenzuola, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences