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Fidenza
Bùragh(Emilian)
Comune
Città di Fidenza
Town Hall and Garibaldi Obelisk
Town Hall and Garibaldi Obelisk
Flag of Fidenza
Flag
Coat of arms of Fidenza
Coat of arms
Location of Fidenza
Map
Fidenza is located in Italy
Fidenza
Fidenza
Location of Fidenza in Italy
Fidenza is located in Emilia-Romagna
Fidenza
Fidenza
Fidenza (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates:44°52′N10°04′E/ 44.867°N 10.067°E/44.867; 10.067
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceParma(PR)
FrazioniBastelli, Cabriolo, Castione Marchesi, Chiusa Ferranda, Chiusa Viarola, Cogolonchio, Fornio, Monfestone, Osteria Pietralunga, Parola, Pieve Cusignano, Ponte Ghiara, Rimale, San Faustino, Santa Margherita, Siccomonte
Government
• MayorAndrea Massari
Area
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• Total95 km2(37 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
(31 July 2017)[2]
• Total26,859
• Density280/km2(730/sq mi)
DemonymFidentino or Borghigiano
Time zoneUTC+1(CET)
• Summer (DST)UTC+2(CEST)
Postal code
43036
Dialing code0524
Patron saintSt.Domninus of Fidenza
Saint dayOctober 9
WebsiteOfficial website

Fidenza(Parmigiano:Fidénsa,locallyBùragh) is a town andcomune(municipality) in theprovince of Parma,in theEmilia-Romagnaregion ofItaly.It has around 27,000 inhabitants. The town was renamed Fidenza in 1927, recalling itsRomanname ofFidentia;before, it was calledBorgo San Donnino(Parmigiano:Bórgh San Donén).

History

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The town originates from aRoman camp(Fidentia) founded on the place where theAnanesGaulshad their settlement of Vicumvia (Latin:VictumviaeorVictumulae). In 41 BC, it received the Roman citizenship and became amunicipium.

In the 5th century, it was destroyed byConstantine I.From 1092 to 1100, Borgo San Donnino was the seat of KingConrad II of Italy.In the same year, it became acommune,confirmed in 1162 by EmperorFrederick Barbarossa,who entrusted it to thePallavicinofamily ofPiacenza.In 1199, it was conquered byParma,but was freed in 1221 byFrederick II of Hohenstaufen.In 1268 the city was however destroyed by the troops of Parma. It was rebuilt around 1300; from 1346 to 1447, it was under a discontinuous lordship of theVisconti of Milan.In 1449, it was conquered by the new Milanese lords, theSforza,who held it until 1499.

After the date, it continued to change move to an autonomous state to the subjection to Parma until 1556, when it became part of theDuchy of Parma and Piacenza.After a period under France during theNapoleonic Wars,it was annexed to theKingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont in 1859, during theunification of Italy.

The city underwent a large program of expansion during theFascist governmentof Italy. It changed its name from Borgo Donnino to Fidenza in 1927. In May 1944, the city was bombed by Allied planes and nearly destroyed. In the Spring 1945, theGermanoccupation troops perpetrated several massacres, such as that of the Carzole and of Via Baracca. It was conquered by the Allies on 26 April 1945.

Main sights

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The lower part of the façade of the Fidenza Cathedral

TheFidenza Cathedralis the most prominent building, built in the 12th century and dedicated toDomninus of Fidenza,martyred by order ofMaximianin 304 AD. The town's name prior to 1927,Borgo San Donnino,reflected its patron saint.[3]

The lower part of the cathedral facade exemplifies Lombard-Romanesquechurch architecture and decoration of the 11th to 13th centuries. The three stone portals are garlanded with statuary, including two saints byBenedetto Antelamiand bas-reliefs depicting theHistories ofSt Domninus.The statue at the front of the cathedral of the apostleSimon Peteris famous for its pointing in the direction ofRome,held in the left hand is an inscription reading "I show you the way to Rome", thus said to be one of the world's first road signs. The interior remains simple and well-proportioned, not tarnished by restoration.Enrichetta d'Este,Duchess of Parmais buried here.

  • Remnants of Fidenza's medieval period cluster near the cathedral, includingPorta San Donnino,the only surviving medieval gate, built in 1364 by theViscontirulers.
  • Sant'Antonio Abate:12th century Romanesque-style church.
  • Santa Margherita:12th century Romanesque-style church.
  • Santa Maria Annunziata:13th centuryBaroque-style church.
  • Palazzo Comunale:medieval town hall, documented since 1191. The current structure dates from the 14th century, but the façade was added in the 19th century. After being destroyed by Spanish and French troops during theItalian Wars,it was rebuilt and enlarged.

Sport

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AC Fidenza 1922is the localfootballclub, playing inSerie D.

Twin towns

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Fidenza istwinnedwith:

References

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  1. ^"Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.
  2. ^"Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.
  3. ^Chisholm, Hugh,ed. (1911)."Borgo San Donnino".Encyclopædia Britannica.Vol. 4 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 250.
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