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Off The Beaten Path: Soarza
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On my way back from Busseto to Cremona by bicycle I tried a slightly different route, which I won't recommend because it turned out to be something of a detour, but it did have the advantage of getting me into the picturesque village of Soarza, which belongs to the municipality of Villanova sull'Arda in the Province of Piacenza (which is in the region Emilia-Romagna).
In 1998 three "late middle-aged" Canadian couples took a bicycle tour through this part of Italy, and their diary entry for Day 12 includes this mention of Soarza:
"Day 12 (77 km): We headed east on a sunny Sunday, taking back roads wherever we could. In the village of Soarza we were entertained by the beautiful sounds of the church bells. We stopped for a glass of wine at a cafe where all the local men were sitting in very vocal conversation. They were quite interested in our bikes (and our wives!)"
Second photo: When I came through at the end of March the fruit trees were just starting to blossom.
Third photo: Sign at the entrance to Soarza. 45° 2'36.31" North; 10° 0'40.07" East
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LoriPori Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:06 UTC
Interesting to read that the Strad had its beginnings here in Cremona. Also impressive is the wonderful church in Soarza. It is fun to go off the beaten path occasionally. You never know what you will see. | lynnehamman Fri Sep 11, 2009 02:07 UTC
An excellent informative intro to Cremona. Good to read the history of the most famous violin. It must be very special to own one, considering how few are left. Good photos too, Don. Thanks for sharing. | mvtouring Sat Aug 29, 2009 16:33 UTC
Did not know this was the hometown for Stradivari, thanks for sharing;-) | i-bella Fri Aug 28, 2009 16:59 UTC
You write great tips, and you pictures are even better! Cremona is in Lombardy, but it is more similar to Emilia's towns. |
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