Attractions and Places To See around Cadelbosco Di Sopra - Top 20

The bell tower of the Basilica of San Prospero is one of the most important and beloved architectural symbols of Reggio Emilia. Located in the square of the same name in the heart of the historic center, this imposing structure stands out for its characteristic octagonal shape and for being fascinatingly unfinished. Construction work on the bell tower began between 1535 and 1536. Its construction saw the collaboration of important master craftsmen and architects of the time. The builders: The construction site was initially directed by the local master builders Leonardo, Alberto, and Roberto Pacchioni. Design and consultation: The initial design is attributed to the sculptor Cristoforo Ricci (known as Il Rossino). In 1538, Ricci himself went to Mantua to submit the drawings to Giulio Romano, the famous pupil of Raphael, who supervised the project, introducing prominent elements (such as shell-shaped niches inspired by Palazzo Te). Partial completion: Upon Rossino's death in 1555, the sculptor Prospero Sogari (known as Il Clemente) took over, carrying forward the third order. Work definitively ceased around 1575, leaving the structure without the planned fourth level and covering dome. The tower is composed of three superimposed octagonal volumes, decorated according to the classical superposition of architectural orders: Doric on the lower floor, Ionic on the second, and Corinthian on the third. The nickname derives from its characteristic external cladding in local sandstone. Sandstone is sand naturally cemented over millennia; while providing a warm golden color, it is a friable material that tends to flake under the action of atmospheric agents.

The Basilica of San Prospero is one of the most important religious monuments in Reggio Emilia, located in the square of the same name in the heart of the historic center. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, the church represents an extraordinary testimony of the Emilian Renaissance, enriched with late Baroque elements. It houses the relics of the Saint under the high altar.

The Duomo of Reggio Emilia (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta) is the main religious building of the city and the mother church of the diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla. Located in the very central Piazza Prampolini, the building has represented the historical and spiritual heart of the Reggio community since the 9th century. Entry to the structure is free.

Avenue that leads to Lido Po'A Guastalla

The square in front of the Church of San Prospero is commonly called Little Square (Piasa Céca). Its origins date back to the end of the 10th century, when Bishop Teuzone had the new church dedicated to the Patron Saint built behind the Cathedral.

In the square dedicated to the well-known socialist politician and deputy from Reggio Prampolini, stands the Cathedral of Reggio Emilia which is built in Romanesque/Renaissance style.

Piazza San Prospero is also known as the small square due to its proximity to the larger Piazza Prampolini. It is surrounded by arcades

Villa Levi is one of the most singular villas in the Reggio countryside, characterized by the presence of the imposing metal dome and the giant colonnade on the southern front. Born as a summer residence probably around the first half of the 1600s but significantly remodeled between 1790 and 1810 commissioned by the Besenzis, the first owners. It was the architect Domenico Marchelli who took care of the renovation, introducing the tympanum which slightly overhangs the building. The arrangement of the vast "Italian-style" garden and the construction of the two service buildings, which served as the caretaker's house and stable, can also be traced back to the architect Marchelli. In the 1830s the architect Luigi Poletti added the dome supported by a giant circular colonnade and worked on the "new" south façade, with the creation of a colonnaded pronaos and a monumental staircase that connects the ground level to the main floor. The villa today has therefore acquired an imprint that refers to Palladian influences. The villa passed to the Levi family in 1874; The interior decorations in Art Nouveau style date back to the early 1900s. It was then acquired by the Pelosis in 1956 and by the University of Bologna in 1971, which used it as the location for the Animal Production Sciences course. In the mid-80s the University created a floor in the attic, where offices and laboratories were built. Today the villa is owned by the University of Bologna, which has only maintained laboratory activities and the management of the agricultural company. It is made available to Coviolo citizens' associations for the organization of events, such as Covioloinfesta. Source FAI environment fund.