Stirone

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Stirone
Location
Country	Italy
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Plain of Maneia, above Pellegrino Parmense
• elevation	695 m (2,280 ft)
Mouth
• location	Taro, near Fontanelle
• coordinates	44°58′17″N 10°13′59″E / 44.9713°N 10.2331°E / 44.9713; 10.2331Coordinates: 44°58′17″N 10°13′59″E / 44.9713°N 10.2331°E / 44.9713; 10.2331
Length	55 km (34 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Taro→ Po→ Adriatic Sea

The Stirone is a small river of Emilia-Romagna in north Italy, a left tributary of the Taro, which it joins shortly before the latter enters the Po.

The sources of the river are on the slopes of and . Part of the course of the river forms the boundary between the provinces of Piacenza and Parma. It then forms the basis of the , which is especially known for its fossils, and reaches the town of Fidenza. The river joins the Taro at Fontanelle, a frazione of Roccabianca.

According to tradition, Domninus of Fidenza was martyred on its banks in 304 AD.

External links[]

• Regional Fluvial Park Stirone (in English)