Fiorenzuola d'Arda
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| Fiorenzuola d'Arda | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Fiorenzuola d'Arda | ||
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  Fiorenzuola d'Arda | ||
| Coordinates: 44°56′N 9°54′E / 44.933°N 9.900°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province | Piacenza (PC) | |
| Frazioni | Baselica Duce, San Protaso, Paullo | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giovanni Compiani | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 59 km2 (23 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2011) | ||
| • Total | 15,379 | |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Fiorenzuolani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 29017 | |
| Dialing code | 0523 | |
| Patron saint | San Fiorenzo | |
| Saint day | 17 October | |
| Website | Official website | |
Fiorenzuola d'Arda is a city and comune in Italy in the province of Piacenza, part of the Emilia-Romagna region. Its name derives from Florentia (prosperous). The "d'Arda" portion refers to the River Arda which flows from the Apennines into the valley where Fiorenzuola is situated. Fiorenzuola's origins are old, dating from the first prehistorica human settlements in Italy.
History
Fiorenzuola d'Arda was one of the main centers of the area during the Middle Ages. Under the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza it was a "middle county" independent from both parties.
Main sights
- Collegiata of S. Fiorenzo, built in the 14th century and remade in the late 15th/early 16th centuries. It was built above the preexisting church of Saint Bonifacio.
- church of Beata Vergine di Caravaggio
- Oratory of Beata Vergine
- Verdi Theater
- church of St Francis.
Twin towns
See also
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press
External links
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