Cavriago, Administrative commune in Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Cavriago is a small commune in the Province of Reggio Emilia, situated between Reggio Emilia and Sant'Ilario D'Enza. The town covers an area of roughly 17 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 78 meters.
The first written record of the town appears in 996 when Countess Rolenda donated its castle and chapel to the Parma Capitulary Archives. This early document marks the start of its documented history.
The Multiplo Cultural Centre serves as the main gathering place for theatre, film, and community education. It reflects how the town brings people together through arts and learning.
The town hosts a weekly market every Wednesday and connects to nearby cities via Provincial Road SP62 and regular TPER train services. These transport options make it easy to visit or travel onward to surrounding areas.
A bronze bust of Lenin, gifted by Soviet socialist republics in 1970, stands in the town center. It remains the only such monument in Italy, making it a rare historical curiosity.
Location: Province of Reggio Emilia
Capital city: Cavriago
Elevation above the sea: 78 m
Shares border with: Bibbiano, Reggio Emilia, Montecchio Emilia
Website: https://comune.cavriago.re.it
GPS coordinates: 44.69564,10.52737
Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:56
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