Roncole

Roncole is a rural hamlet (frazione) of the comune of Busseto in the province of Parma, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Located in the Parmense countryside near the Po Valley, Roncole forms part of the landscape surrounding the town of Busseto, known for its agricultural character and historic estates.

Roncole is best known as the birthplace of the composer Giuseppe Verdi. Verdi was born there on October 10, 1813, in the house that today operates as Casa Natale di Giuseppe Verdi, a museum dedicated to the early life of the composer and to Verdi's enduring legacy in Italian opera. The birth house is a protected cultural site and a focal point for visitors, scholars, and music enthusiasts. The surrounding area hosts commemorations, small-scale concerts, and exhibitions related to Verdi's life and works.

Administratively, Roncole is a frazione of Busseto, with a small population and a rural economy predominantly based on agriculture and local services. The parish church and other rural chapels serve the local community and reflect the historical religious life of this Parmense enclave.

The references to Roncole often appear in connection with Verdi's biography and the broader Verdi-related itinerary in the Busseto area, which also includes other sites associated with the composer and his family. Roncole continues to be recognized for its cultural significance within Emilia-Romagna's musical heritage.