Formigine
| Formigine | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Formigine | |
 | |
  Formigine Location of Formigine in Italy | |
| 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 / Metropolitan city | Modena (MO) |
| Frazioni | Casinalbo, Colombaro, Corlo, Magreta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maria Costi |
| 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(s) | Formiginesi |
| 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.
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.
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.
Notable 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
Sources
- ↑ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved 2007-02-23.
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