Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Reggio Emilia (RE) Demonym(s) Rubieresi Province Province of Reggio Emilia Postal code 42048 | Region Emilia-Romagna Elevation 41 m (135 ft) Patron saint Saint Blaise Local time Friday 4:07 AM | |
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Frazioni Fontana, San Faustino, Sant'Agata Weather 8°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 100% Humidity | ||
Rubiera is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located on the Via Emilia about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of Reggio Emilia.
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Map of 42048 Rubiera, Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy
History
The original name of the city was Corte de Herberia, probably derived from the Celtic er-beria, meaning "in the middle of the plain". The Roman emperors Gallienus and Valerianus built a bridge over the Secchia river at this location in AD 259.
The first historical mention of Rubiera is from 915, at which time it was a fief of the Supponidi family; the city later became a fief of the Obertenghi family. After a period of decline, it recovered some importance in the 12th century under the comune of Reggio Emilia, due to its strategic position and the fact that the city had a castrum (castle) and massive walls. At later times it was a possession of the House of Este, a Papal possession, and part of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, during which period the castle was used as a prison.
Among the churches in the community are:
Sports
Rubiera is the hometown of Stefano Baldini, European and Olympic marathon champion. Rubiera's handball team (Pallamano Secchia) has played in the Italian serie A every year since 1982.