The Town of Sant'Ilario d'Enza is situated along Via Emilia, at the spot where the Enza River divides the Province of Reggio Emilia from the Province of Parma.
Postal code: 42049
Open-air market held on Saturdays
Feast of Santa Eulalia, Patron Saint of Sant'Ilario d'Enza, on December 10
Outlying village: Calerno
Inhabitants:
10.713 update January, 1 2009 |
How to get there:
Distance from Reggio Emilia: 17 km. When coming from Reggio Emilia, travel west on Via Emilia in the direction of Parma.
Transport Service. |
Tourist information:
Town Council phone 0039 0522 902811; fax 0039 522 902890 |
The origin of Sant'Ilario d'Enza dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. During the Dark Ages, it was called Sant'Eulalia, and was ruled by the Lombards, whose traces can still be found in the archeological discoveries made in the area, the local dialect, and the names of localities. In 1428 Sant'Ilario, together with Calerno, a village which had been governed by Reggio until that time, became part of the Duchy of Este. Sant'Ilario later became an independent town in the Marquisate of Montecchio. Under the first Kingdom of Italy, Sant'Ilario was an independent town with the outlying villages of Campegine, Cadč, Gaida, Calerno, and Taneto. After the restoration of the House of Este in 1814, Duke Francesco IV annexed Sant'Ilario to Montecchio. By decree of the dictator Farini, in 1860 Sant'Ilario d'Enza was reinstated as an independent town with the outlying village of Calerno. Today Sant'Ilario is proud of its local products, which include Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Lambrusco wine, and famous cured pork products.