FORMIGINE

'Formigine' is a town in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. As of 2007 Formigine had an estimated population of 31,643.
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History
Main sights
Twin towns
Sources

History


Formigine originates from the foundation of its castle in 1201 by the commune of Modena, as a defence against Reggio Emilia. In 1395 Niccolò III d'Este gave it in fiefdom to Marco Pio, lord of Carpi.

Main sights



★ Medieval Castle (13th century)

★ ''Villa Gandini'', also know as Resistance’s Villa or Aggazzotti (now location of the public library)

★ Hermit Enrico's house (now museum)

★ ''San Bartolomeo ''Church.

Twin towns



Monte Urano, Italy

Sources


1. "The World Gazetteer"




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