Formigine

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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

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.

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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