Argenta
A territory once dominated by the presence of water, which has left deep marks on the environment, nature, and human life
This once Roman town is first mentioned in medieval documents. Argenta passed from the Bishopric of Ravenna to the Este family and became an important trading town beacause of its strategic, central position on the Emilia-Romagna waterway network.
Borso d'Este paid much attention to the town, and he took good care ot its ancient protective walls, having them restored. Argenta, along with Ferrara, came under the control of the Papal State and declined slowly set in with the gradual drying-up of the River Po di Primaro and the earthquake of 1642.
During WWII, the town was more or less totally destroyed and nowadays Argenta is a modern town with some important links to the past: it boasts the oldest church in the province of Ferrara, the Pieve di San Giorgio.
It also features cycle tours that go along river banks, cross through woods and floodplains and let you meet local people as well as sample traditional dishes.
There is also a thriving variety cultural events and theatrical performances all year round.
From a naturalistic point of view, the Argenta area is among the most interesting in the province, thanks to the presence of one ot the few ecomuseums established in Italy and the nearby lagoons, a paradise for water birds and an important naturalistic destination.
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Municipality of Argenta - Piazza Marconi, 1 - 44011 Argenta (Italy)
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