Vignola

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For the Italian architect, see Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola.
Comune di Vignola
Coat of arms of Comune di Vignola
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Modena (MO)
Area 22 km² (8 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 20,983
 - Density 954/km² (2,471/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°28′N, 11°00′E
Gentilic Vignolesi
Dialing code 059
Postal code 41058
Patron Santi Nazario e Celso
 - Day October 13
Website: www.comune.vignola.mo.it
The Rocca of Vignola.
The Rocca of Vignola.

Vignola is a city and a comune in the province of Modena (Emilia-Romagna), Italy.

Its economy is based on the cultivation of fruit, but mechanical industries and services companies are present.

The city is mostly known as the birthplace of the Renaissance architect Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola.

[edit] History

[edit] Main sights

  • Town Museum
  • The Castle (Rocca)
  • Palazzo dei Contrari
  • Palazzo Boncompagni (or Palazzo Barozzi)
  • Torre Galvani

[edit] Twin towns



''''Vignola is also a commonly used last name for people of Italian background.''''