Fiorano Modenese

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Fiorano Modenese
Comune
Comune di Fiorano Modenese
Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Castello.
Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Castello.
Coat of arms of Fiorano Modenese
Coat of arms
Location of Fiorano Modenese
Fiorano Modenese is located in Italy
Fiorano Modenese
Fiorano Modenese
Location of Fiorano Modenese in Italy
Coordinates: 44°32′N 10°49′E / 44.533°N 10.817°E / 44.533; 10.817
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
Government
 • MayorFrancesco Tosi
Area
[1]
 • Total26.23 km2 (10.13 sq mi)
Elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[3]
 • Total17,005
 • Density650/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Fioranesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41042
Dialing code0536
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint daySeptember 8
WebsiteOfficial website

Fiorano Modenese (Modenese: Fiurân) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Modena. Neighboring municipalities are Formigine, Sassuolo, Serramazzoni, Maranello.

Ferrari's private testing track, the Fiorano Circuit is located on the border with Maranello.

Main sights[]

  • Castle of Spezzano, noted from 11th century. It includes a frescoed gallery with scenes of battles fought by duke Alfonso I d'Este (1527-1531). At the lower floor is a hall with mid-16th century landscapes commissioned by . A pentagonal tower once housed a prison and is now housed as a communal vinegar store.
  • Parish church of San Giovanni Battista
  • Oratorio di San Rocco, Spezzano
  • Museum of Ceramic
  • Church of San Lorenzo, Nirano
  • Salse of Nirano
  • Theater Astoria
  • Villas: Villa Campori, Villa Pace, Villa Guastalla, Villa Coccapani, Villa Cuoghi, Villa Messori.
  • Municipal vinegar factory

Districts[]

The municipality of Fiorano Modenese is divided on 4 districts: Fiorano Modenese, Spezzano, Ubersetto and Nirano.

Twin towns[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ Source: comune of Fiorano Modenese

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