Castelfranco Emilia, Historical commune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Castelfranco Emilia is a commune in Emilia-Romagna positioned between Bologna and Modena across flat northern Italian terrain. The settlement sits along the Via Emilia, a historic road that still functions as a key connection through the region.
The settlement traces back to Forum Gallorum during Roman times, a location of political importance in antiquity. The area continued to develop through the medieval period, eventually taking on the form it holds today.
The town is known as the birthplace of tortellini, and local kitchens continue to prepare this ring-shaped pasta using traditional methods passed down through generations. This heritage forms part of how residents and visitors understand the place's identity and culinary traditions.
The commune connects easily to neighboring cities via the Via Emilia, with Modena and Bologna within accessible reach. Visitors can find local services and restaurants that serve the traditional local food throughout the area.
A fortress was built in the early modern period on the orders of a high-ranking church official, and later served an entirely different purpose. This structure shows how the function of buildings can shift dramatically over time.
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