Predappio
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| Predappio | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Predappio | |
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| Coordinates: 44°06′N 11°59′E / 44.1°N 11.983°ECoordinates: 44°06′N 11°59′E / 44.1°N 11.983°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Forlì-Cesena (FC) |
| Frazioni | Predappio Alta, Fiumana, Sant'Agostino, San Cassiano, San Savino, Santa Marina, Tontola, Trivella |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Giuliano Brocchi |
| Area | |
| - Total | 91 km2 (35.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2007) | |
| - Total | 6,396 |
| - Density | 70.3/km2 (182/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 47016 |
| Dialing code | 0543 |
| Website | Official website |
Predappio is a town and comune in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy, with a population of 6,362. The town is best known for being the birthplace of Benito Mussolini, dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. Mussolini is also buried at Predappio, and his mausoleum is a local tourist destination, as well as a site of pilgrimage for Italian Neo-Fascists. In April 2009, the town council banned the sale of fascist souvenirs. [1]
[edit] External links
- Official site of the municipality of Predappio (Italian)
- Short presentation of the municipality (English)
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