Finale Emilia

Finale Emilia (Finalese: Al Finàl; Modenese: Al Finèl) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena, in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Bologna and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Modena.

Finale Emilia
Comune di Finale Emilia
The town hall in 1976.
Coat of arms
Location of Finale Emilia
Finale Emilia
Location of Finale Emilia in Italy
Finale Emilia
Finale Emilia (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°50′N 11°17′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniMassa Finalese, Canaletto, Reno Finalese, Casumaro
Government
  MayorSandro Palazzi
Area
  Total105.13 km2 (40.59 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017[2])[3]
  Total15,573
  Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Finalesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41034
Dialing code0535
Patron saintSaint Zeno of Verona
Saint day8 September
WebsiteOfficial website

Finale was struck by an earthquake on 20 May 2012, which destroyed or damaged several historical structures, such as the Torre dei Modenesi (a clock tower), and most of both the local castle and cathedral.

Main sights

  • Torre dei Modenesi (remains)
  • Castello delle Rocche, also known as Rocca Estense, built in 1402 by will of Niccolò III of Este, marquis of Ferrara. It has a quadrangular plan with for towers and a central keep (originally built by Boniface III of Tuscany in medieval times). It is currently under restoration after the 2012 earthquake.

Twin towns

People

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.



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