Nure

Nure
Location
Country	Italy
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Monte Nero
• elevation	81,800 m (5,900 ft)
Mouth
• location	Po,betweenCaorsoandCaselle Landi
• coordinates	45.0595°N 9.8340°E/45.0595; 9.8340
Length	75 km (47 mi)
Discharge
• average	15 m3/s (530 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression	Po→Adriatic Sea

TheNure(LatinNura) is a small river in northernItaly(province of Piacenza). It has its source on the northern slopes ofMt. Nero,elevation 1,754 metres (5,755 ft) above sea level, and after a course of about 75 kilometres (47 mi)—the second longest of the province—flows into thePo River10 kilometres (6 mi) east ofPiacenza,in the vicinity of Roncarolo, afrazioneof the commune ofCaorso,on the border with theLombardcommune ofCaselle Landi.

The upper valley is somewhat influenced by thesea air,keeping it free of fog and strong winds, and therefore relatively pleasant even during the winter months.

In this valley, there are 79fortifications(castles, fortified towers and dwellings, etc.)

The main villages along this river are:Ferriere,Bosconure,Cantoniera,Farini d'Olmo,Bettola,Ponte dell'Olio,Vigolzone,Grazzano Visconti,Podenzano.

In addition to the main villages, other areas of the Val Nure (Valley of the Nure) are delineated by parishes, with churches located along the peaks of the mountains. One example is Cogno San Bassano, at the top of the mountain above Farini d'Olmo.

In 1799 the FrenchAuvergne Regimentwas surrendered at this river during theRevolutionary Wars.This marked the end of theBattle of the Trebbia,in whichSuvorov's Russian and Austrian troops won a complete victory.