Formigine
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| Comune di Formigine | |
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| Coordinates: 44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E / 44.60722°N 10.93333°ECoordinates: 44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E / 44.60722°N 10.93333°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Modena (MO) |
| Frazioni | Casinalbo, Colombaro, Corlo, Magreta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maria Costi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.74 km2 (18.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 34,328 |
| • Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Formiginesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 41043 |
| Dialing code | 059 |
| Patron saint | St. Bartholomew |
| Saint day | 24 August |
| Website | Official website |
Formigine (Modenese: Furméżen) is a town and comune in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. As of 2007 Formigine had an estimated population of 31,643.[3]
History[]
Formigine originates from the foundation of its castle in 1201 by the Comune of Modena, as a defence against Reggio Emilia, during a war started over the control of the waters to convey to the many canals departing from the river Secchia. In 1395 Niccolò III d'Este gave it in fiefdom to , lord of Carpi.
Main sights[]
- Medieval castle (thirteenth century) in the Town centre.
- Villa Gandini, in the 'Park of the Resistance' Via San Antonio (now housing the public library)
- Hermit Enrico's house (now museum)
- San Bartolomeo Church in the Town centre opposite the Castle.
People[]
- Andrea da Formigine (circa 1485 - 1559), Italian architect of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Bologna.
- Cristian Zaccardo, World Cup-winning footballer
- Riccardo Riccò, cyclist
Twin towns – sister cities[]
Sources[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
- ^ "Comune di Formigine / Formigine". visitformigine.it. Formigine. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
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- Cities and towns in Emilia-Romagna
- Municipalities of the Province of Modena
- Emilia-Romagna geography stubs