Fiorano Modenese
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| Fiorano Modenese | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Fiorano Modenese | ||
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  Fiorano Modenese | ||
| Coordinates: 44°32′N 10°49′E / 44.533°N 10.817°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province | Modena (MO) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Claudio Pistoni | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 17,041 | |
| • Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Fioranesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 41042 | |
| Dialing code | 0536 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | September 8 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Fiorano Modenese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 45 km west of Bologna and about 15 km southwest of Modena. Neighboring municipalities are Formigine, Sassuolo, Serramazzoni, Maranello.
Ferrari's private testing track, the Fiorano Circuit is located on the border with Maranello.
Main sights
- Castle of Spezzano
- Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine del Castello
- Parish church of San Giovanni Battista
- The ancient oratory of San Rocco
- Museum of Ceramic
- Church of S. Lorenzo
- Salse of Nirano
- Theater Astoria
- Villas: Villa Campori, Villa Pace, Villa Guastalla, Villa Coccapani, Villa Cuoghi, Villa Messori.
Districts
The municipality of Fiorano Modenese is divided on 4 districts: Fiorano Modenese, Spezzano, Ubersetto and Nirano.
Twin towns
References
- ↑ Source: comune of Fiorano Modenese
External links
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