Modigliana
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Modigliana (Romagnol: Mudgiâna) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Forlì-Cesena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Forlì.
Modigliana | |
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| Comune di Modigliana | |
 Ponte San Donato or Ponte "della Signora". | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Modigliana  | |
 Modigliana Location of Modigliana in Italy  Modigliana Modigliana (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°10′N 11°48′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Forlì-Cesena (FC) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jader Dardi |
| Area | |
• Total | 101.17 km2 (39.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (31 October 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 4,479 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Modiglianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 47015 |
| Dialing code | 0546 |
| Website | Official website |
Modigliana became a "noble city" in 1838 when it was part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
From 1850 until 1986 Modigliana Cathedral was the seat of the diocese of Modigliana.[3] Famous 19th century painter Silvestro Lega was from Modigliana, and every September the town holds a "Tableau Vivants Festival" in which citizens dress in 19th century costume and reenact Lega's paintings.[4]
Modigliana borders the following municipalities: Brisighella, Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole, Dovadola, Marradi, Rocca San Casciano, Tredozio.
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