Formigine

Formigine (Modenese: Furméżen) is a town and comune in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. As of 2023, Formigine had an estimated population of 34,406.

Formigine
Comune
Comune di Formigine
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Province	Modena (MO)
Frazioni	Casinalbo, Colombaro, Corlo, Magreta
Government
• Mayor	Elisa Parenti
Area
• Total	46.74 km2 (18.05 sq mi)
Elevation	82 m (269 ft)
Population  (1 June 2023)
• Total	34,406
• Density	740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demonym	Formiginesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	41043
Dialing code	059
Patron saint	St. Bartholomew
Saint day	24 August
Website	Official website

History

Formigine originates from the foundation of its castle in 1201 by the Comune of Modena, as a defence against Reggio Emilia, during a war started over the control of the waters to convey to the many canals departing from the river Secchia. In 1395 Niccolò III d'Este gave it in fiefdom to Marco Pio, lord of Carpi.

Main sights

• Medieval castle (thirteenth century) in the Town centre.
• Villa Gandini, in the 'Park of the Resistance' Via San Antonio (now housing the public library)
• Hermit Enrico's house (now museum)
• San Bartolomeo Church in the Town centre opposite the Castle.

People

• Andrea da Formigine (circa 1485 - 1559), Italian architect of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Bologna.
• Cristian Zaccardo, World Cup-winning footballer
• Riccardo Riccò, cyclist

Twin towns – sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy

Formigine is twinned with:

• Kilkenny, Ireland
• Saumur, France