The Nure (Latin ''Nura'') is a small river in northern
Italy
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(
province of Piacenza
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). It has its source on the northern slopes of
Mt. Nero, elevation above sea level, and after a course of about —the second longest of the province—flows into the
Po River
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east of
Piacenza
Piacenza (; egl, label= Piacentino, Piaṡëinsa ; ) is a city and in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, and the capital of the eponymous province. As of 2022, Piacenza is the ninth largest city in the region by population, with over ...
, in the vicinity of Roncarolo, a ''
frazione
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'' of the commune of
Caorso, on the border with the
Lombard commune of
Caselle Landi.
The upper valley is somewhat influenced by the
sea air
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, keeping it free of fog and strong winds, and therefore relatively pleasant even during the winter months.
In this valley there are 79
fortification
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s (castles, fortified towers and dwellings, etc.)
The main villages along this river are:
Ferriere,
Bosconure,
Cantoniera,
Farini d'Olmo Farini may refer to:
* Farini, Croatia, a village in the Višnjan municipality
* Farini, Emilia-Romagna, a town and comune in Italy
* Luigi Carlo Farini
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,
Bettola
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People
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,
Ponte dell'Olio
Ponte dell'Olio ( egl, label= Piacentino, Al Pont da l'Oli ) is a '' comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about south of Piacenza, about south of Milan and about northwest of Bologna. ...
,
Vigolzone
Vigolzone ( Piacentino: ) is a '' comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about northwest of Bologna and about south of Piacenza.
Vigolzone borders the following municipalities: Bettola ...
,
Grazzano Visconti
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,
Podenzano
Podenzano ( egl, label= Piacentino, Pudinsàn ) is a in the Province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy.
It is bordered by the following municipalities: Gossolengo, Piacenza, Pontenure, Rivergaro, San Giorgio Piacentino, Vigolzone. ...
.
In addition to the main villages, other areas of the Val Nure (Valley of the Nure) are delineated by parishes, with churches located along the peaks of the mountains. One example is Cogno San Bassano, at the top of the mountain above Farini d'Olmo.
References
Rivers of Italy
Rivers of the Province of Piacenza
Rivers of the Apennines
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