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
The Po ( , ) is the longest river in Italy. It flows eastward across northern Italy, starting from the Cottian Alps. The river's length is , or if the Maira (river), Maira, a right bank tributary, is included. The headwaters of the Po are forme ...
east of
Piacenza
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, 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, 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,
Bettola,
Ponte dell'Olio,
Vigolzone,
Grazzano Visconti,
Podenzano.
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.
In 1799 the French
Auvergne Regiment was surrendered at this river during the
Revolutionary Wars. This marked the end of the
Battle of the Trebbia, in which
Suvorov's Russian and Austrian troops won a complete victory.
References
Rivers of Italy
Rivers of the Province of Piacenza
Rivers of the Apennines
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