Salsomaggiore Terme
Comune
Città di Salsomaggiore Terme
Palazzo delle Terme Berzieri
Palazzo delle Terme Berzieri
Flag of Salsomaggiore Terme
Flag
Coat of arms of Salsomaggiore Terme
Coat of arms
Location of Salsomaggiore Terme
Map
Salsomaggiore Terme is located in Italy
Salsomaggiore Terme
Salsomaggiore Terme
Location of Salsomaggiore Terme in Italy
Salsomaggiore Terme is located in Emilia-Romagna
Salsomaggiore Terme
Salsomaggiore Terme
Salsomaggiore Terme (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°49′N 09°59′E / 44.817°N 9.983°E / 44.817; 9.983
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceParma (PR)
FrazioniSee list
Government
 • MayorFilippo Fritelli (PD)
Area
[1]
 • Total81.68 km2 (31.54 sq mi)
Elevation
157 m (515 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
 • Total20,051
 • Density250/km2 (640/sq mi)
DemonymSalsese
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
43039
Dialing code0524
Patron saintSt. Vitalis
Saint dayApril 28
WebsiteOfficial website

Salsomaggiore Terme (Salsese: Sèls; Parmigiano: Sälsmagiór) is a town and comune located in the Italian province of Parma, in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Located at the foot of the Apennines, its warm saline waters made this a popular Spa town.

History

In the first half of the 19th century, during the reign of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, the thermal waters of Salsomaggiore became attractive to visitors for having therapeutic purposes. The mineral waters of Salsomaggiore belong to the bromo-iodine group salty waters. A hypertonic and cold water extracted from artesian wells, 800 to 1,200 metres (2,600 to 3,900 ft) deep, at a temperature of 16 °C (61 °F) and at a density of 16° on the Baumé scale (1 degree Baumé is equivalent to approximately 11 grams (0.39 oz) salt per litre). The main focus of the town became its baths, notably the "terme" located in the center.

The town remains attractive to visitors. Since 2007 Salsomaggiore is home of the European Festival called Incontrarsi a Salsomaggiore, a celebration of art, music and theater dedicated to women and their health. Around the central piazza are clothing shops and a gelateria. The town has a large number of villas and hotels some of whom (like the Grand Hotel Regina), have events such Miss Italia competition, held here until 2010. Two nearby villages, Salsominore and Tabiano, also have thermal springs. Salsomaggiore Terme is a World Trade Center (WTC).

Climate

Climate data for Salsomaggiore Terme
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 4.4
(39.9) 		7.6
(45.7) 		12.3
(54.1) 		17.3
(63.1) 		21.6
(70.9) 		26
(79) 		28.9
(84.0) 		27.7
(81.9) 		23.8
(74.8) 		17
(63) 		10.9
(51.6) 		5.3
(41.5) 		16.9
(62.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) 1.3
(34.3) 		3.6
(38.5) 		7.7
(45.9) 		12.2
(54.0) 		16.4
(61.5) 		20.3
(68.5) 		23.1
(73.6) 		22.2
(72.0) 		18.8
(65.8) 		13
(55) 		7.6
(45.7) 		2.7
(36.9) 		12.4
(54.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −1.7
(28.9) 		−0.3
(31.5) 		3.2
(37.8) 		7.1
(44.8) 		11.2
(52.2) 		14.7
(58.5) 		17.3
(63.1) 		16.7
(62.1) 		13.8
(56.8) 		9.1
(48.4) 		4.3
(39.7) 		0.1
(32.2) 		8.0
(46.3)
Source: CLIMATE-DATA.ORG

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Sports

From March 27 to April 9, 2022, the 45th World Bridge Championship was held here.

People

Frazioni

Bargone, Cangelasio, Ceriati, Contignaco-Cella, Costa, Costamarenga, Fornacchia, Gorzano, I Passeri, Longone-Colombaia, Montauro, Pie' di Via, Pieve di Cusignano, Rossi, Salsominore, San Vittore, Scipione Castello, Scipione Ponte, Tabiano Bagni, Tabiano Castello, Tosini, Vascelli.

Twin cities

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Clima: Salsomaggiore Terme". CLIMATE-DATA.ORG.
  4. ^ "Dina Barberini, soprano (1862-1932)". IT - Visit Salsomaggiore (in Italian). 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2022-08-07.

Sources

External links

Emilia-Romagna · Comuni of the Province of Parma
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