Formigine

Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E / 44.60722°N 10.93333°E / 44.60722; 10.93333CountryItalyRegionEmilia-RomagnaProvinceModena (MO)FrazioniCasinalbo, Colombaro, Corlo, MagretaGovernment • MayorMaria CostiArea • Total46.74 km² (18.05 sq mi)Elevation82 m (269 ft)Population • Total34,406 • Density740/km² (1,900/sq mi)DemonymFormiginesiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeDialing code059Patron saintSt. BartholomewSaint day24 AugustWebsiteOfficial website

Formigine (Modenese: Furméżen) is a town and comune in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. As of 2023, Formigine had an estimated population of 34,406.^[3]

History

Formigine originates from the foundation of its castle in 1201 by the Comune of Modena, as a defence against Reggio Emilia, during a war started over the control of the waters to convey to the many canals departing from the river Secchia. 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.

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 – sister cities

Formigine is twinned with:^[4]

• Kilkenny, Ireland
• Saumur, France

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