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Country
  
Italy

Elevation
  
82 m (269 ft)

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Local time
  
Tuesday 11:30 PM

Region
  
Emilia-Romagna

Province / Metropolitan city
  
Modena (MO)

Demonym(s)
  
Formiginesi

Province
  
Province of Modena

Patron saint
  
Bartholomäus

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Frazioni
  
Casinalbo, Colombaro, Corlo, Magreta

Weather
  
12°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 43% Humidity

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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Map of 41043 Formigine, Province of Modena, Italy

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

  • Monte Urano, Italy

    • References

    Formigine Wikipedia
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