Borgo Val di Taro

Borgo Val di Taro is a town and comune in Emilia, Italy, in the Province of Parma, 63 kilometres (39 miles) from the city of Parma. Borgo Val di Taro is an important centre for cattle husbandry in Emilia and it's one of the zones where Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced. It is also commonly known as Borgotaro. The area is well known for its Boletus edulis or Porcini mushrooms, and the 'Fungo di Borgotaro' (Mushroom of Borgotaro) has IGP (English: PGI) Status. James Gandolfini Sr., father of Italian-American actor James Gandolfini Jr., was born in Borgo Val di Taro. Main sights Not far from the town is the small church of S. Antonio del Viennese, a 13th-century structure in brick. The city hall (palazzo comunale), in the Lombard Gothic style, is a work of the 14th century. Tourism and gastronomic tours are important factors of the modern economy. The town is a member of the Cittaslow (slow city) movement. Frazioni Banca, Barca, Barzana di Sotto, Baselica, Belforte,Bissaio, Boceto, Bozzi, Brattesini, Brunelli, Ca' Valesi, Cafaraccia, Caprendino, Case Maroni, Case Scodellino, Case Vighen, Casembola, Casoni, Cavanna, Cianica, Corriago, Costadasi, Frasso, Galla, Ghiare, Giacopazzi, Grifola, Il Mulino, Il Poggio, Laghina, Lavacchielli, Le Spiagge, Magrano, Meda, Monticelli, Ostia Parmense, Poggio, Pontolo, Porcigatone, Pozzo, Roccamurata, Rovinaglia, San Martino, San Pietro, San Vincenzo, Tiedoli, Tombone, Valdena, Valleto International relations Twin towns — sister cities Borgo Val di Taro is twinned with: References Official site (Italian)