Formigine
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| Formigine | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Formigine | |
 Formigine
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| Coordinates: 44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E / 44.60722°N 10.933333°ECoordinates: 44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E / 44.60722°N 10.933333°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Modena (MO) |
| Frazioni | Casinalbo, Colombaro, Corlo, Magreta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franco Richeldi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.98 km2 (18.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2005) | |
| • Total | 31,402 |
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Formiginesi or Pinellesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 41043 |
| Dialing code | 059 |
| Patron saint | St. Bartholomew |
| Saint day | 24 August |
| Website | Official website |
Formigine is a town and comune in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. As of 2007 Formigine had an estimated population of 31,643.
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[edit] History
Formigine originates from the foundation of its castle in 1201 by the Commune of Modena, as a defence against Bologna, Modena's traditional enemy. In 1395 Niccolò III d'Este gave it in fiefdom to Marco Pio, lord of Carpi.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Notable people
- Cristian Zaccardo, World Cup-winning footballer
- Riccardo Riccò, cyclist
[edit] Twin towns
[edit] Sources
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=484507085. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
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