Serravalle - Pieve di San Lorenzo

Serravalle (= narrow valley) is part of the larger Varano de' Melegari, known for a race track. The Via Francigena crossed the river Ceno nearby in medieval times.

A church was erected over the ruins of a Roman temple, dedicated to Diana, within the 10th century. The baptistery (right) may have existed already at that time, as it is claimed to be the oldest structure in the Parma region. The church, seen today is younger, as the Romanesque structure was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century. The high campanile was added in 1927.