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'''Fidenza''' ([[Parmigiano dialect|Parmigiano]]: {{lang|egl|Fidénsa}}; locally {{lang|egl|Bùragh}}) is a town and ''[[comune]] ''in the [[province of Parma]], [[Emilia-Romagna]] region, [[Italy]]. It has around 27,000 inhabitants. The town was renamed Fidenza in 1927, recalling its [[ancient Rome|Roman]] name of ''Fidentia''; before, it was called '''Borgo San Donnino''' ([[Parmigiano dialect|Parmigiano]]: {{lang|egl|Bórgh San Donén}}).
'''Fidenza''' ({{lang-egl|label=[[Parmigiano dialect|Parmigiano]]|Fidénsa}}, locally {{lang|egl|Bùragh}}) is a town and {{lang|it|[[comune]]}} (municipality) in the [[province of Parma]], in the [[Emilia-Romagna]] region of [[Italy]]. It has around 27,000 inhabitants. The town was renamed Fidenza in 1927, recalling its [[ancient Rome|Roman]] name of {{lang|la|Fidentia}}; before, it was called '''Borgo San Donnino''' ({{lang-egl|label=Parmigiano|Bórgh San Donén}}).


==History==
==History==
The town originates from a [[Roman camp]] (''Fidentia'') founded on the place where the [[Anamares|Ananes]] [[Gauls]] had their settlement of Vicumvia (Latin ''Victumviae'' or ''Victumulae''). In 41 BC, it received the Roman citizenship and became a ''[[municipium]]''.
The town originates from a [[Castra|Roman camp]] (''Fidentia'') founded on the place where the [[Anamares|Ananes]] [[Gauls]] had their settlement of Vicumvia ([[Latin]]: ''Victumviae'' or ''Victumulae''). In 41 BC, it received the Roman citizenship and became a ''[[municipium]]''.


In the 5th century, it was destroyed by [[Constantine I]]. From 1092 to 1100, Borgo San Donnino was the seat of King [[Conrad II of Italy]]. In the same year, it became a [[medieval commune|commune]], confirmed in 1162 by Emperor [[Frederick Barbarossa]], who entrusted it to the [[Pallavicino]] family of [[Piacenza]]. In 1199, it was conquered by [[Parma]], but was freed in 1221 by [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick 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 the [[House of Visconti (Milan)|Visconti]] of Milan. In 1449, it was conquered by the new Milanese lords, the [[Sforza]], who held it until 1499.
In the 5th century, it was destroyed by [[Constantine the Great|Constantine I]]. From 1092 to 1100, Borgo San Donnino was the seat of King [[Conrad II of Italy]]. In the same year, it became a [[medieval commune|commune]], confirmed in 1162 by Emperor [[Frederick Barbarossa]], who entrusted it to the [[Pallavicini family|Pallavicino]] family of [[Piacenza]]. In 1199, it was conquered by [[Parma]], but was freed in 1221 by [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick 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 the [[Visconti of Milan]]. In 1449, it was conquered by the new Milanese lords, the [[House of Sforza|Sforza]], 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 the [[Duchy of Parma and Piacenza]]. After a period under France during the [[Napoleonic Wars]], it was annexed to the [[Kingdom of Sardinia]]-Piedmont in 1859, during the [[unification of Italy]].
After the date, it continued to change move to an autonomous state to the subjection to Parma until 1556, when it became part of the [[Duchy of Parma and Piacenza]]. After a period under France during the [[Napoleonic Wars]], it was annexed to the [[Kingdom of Sardinia]]-Piedmont in 1859, during the [[unification of Italy]].


The city underwent a large program of expansion during the [[Italian Fascism|Fascist government]] of 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, the [[Nazi Germany|German]] occupation troops perpetrated several massacres, such as that of the Carzole and of Via Baracca. It was conquered by the Allies on 26 April 1945.
The city underwent a large program of expansion during the [[Italian fascism|Fascist government]] of 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, the [[Nazi Germany|German]] occupation 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==
==Main sights==
[[File:Fidenza-Cathedral-2012.JPG|thumb|left|The lower part of the façade of the Fidenza Cathedral]]
[[File:Fidenza-Cathedral-2012.JPG|thumb|left|The lower part of the façade of the Fidenza Cathedral]]
The [[Fidenza Cathedral]] is the most prominent building, built in the 12th century and dedicated to [[Domninus of Fidenza]], martyred by order of [[Maximian]] in 304 AD. The town's previous name, ''Borgo San Donnino'', was given in honor of the saint.<ref>{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Borgo San Donnino |volume=4 |page=250}}</ref>
The [[Fidenza Cathedral]] is the most prominent building, built in the 12th century and dedicated to [[Domninus of Fidenza]], martyred by order of [[Maximian]] in 304 AD. The town's name prior to 1927, ''Borgo San Donnino'', reflected its patron saint.<ref>{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Borgo San Donnino |volume=4 |page=250}}</ref>


The cathedral is an example of Lombard-Romanesque churches of the 11th to 13th centuries in northern Italy. The upper part of the façade is incomplete, but the lower, with its three portals and sculptures, is a fine example of [[Romanesque architecture]], including two statues by [[Benedetto Antelami]] and bas-reliefs depicting the ''Histories of [[St. Domninus of Fidenza|St. Domninus]]''. The interior is simple and well-proportioned, and has not been spoilt by restoration. The statue at the front of the cathedral of the apostle [[Simon Peter]] is famous for its pointing in the direction of [[Rome]], held in the left hand is an inscription reading "I show you the way to Rome", making it one of the world's first road signs.
The lower part of the cathedral facade exemplifies Lombard-[[Romanesque architecture|Romanesque]] church architecture and decoration of the 11th to 13th centuries. The three stone portals are garlanded with statuary, including two saints by [[Benedetto Antelami]] and bas-reliefs depicting the ''Histories of [[St Domninus of Fidenza|St Domninus]]''. The statue at the front of the cathedral of the apostle [[Saint Peter|Simon Peter]] is famous for its pointing in the direction of [[Rome]], 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]], [[List of Parmese consorts|Duchess of Parma]] is buried here.


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* Remnants of Fidenza's medieval period cluster near the cathedral, including ''Porta San Donnino'', the only surviving medieval gate, built in 1364 by the [[Visconti of Milan|Visconti]] rulers.
[[Enrichetta d'Este]], [[Duchess of Parma]] is buried here.
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* [[Sant'Antonio Abate, Fidenza|Sant'Antonio Abate]]: 12th century Romanesque-style church.
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* [[Santa Margherita, Fidenza|Santa Margherita]]: 12th century Romanesque-style church.
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* [[Santa Maria Annunziata, Fidenza|Santa Maria Annunziata]]: 13th century [[Baroque architecture|Baroque]]-style church.
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* ''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 the [[Italian Wars]], it was rebuilt and enlarged.


==Sport==
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* Remains of the medieval town are visible near the cathedral, include the only surviving gate, the ''Porta San Donnino''. It was built by the [[House of Visconti (Milan)|Visconti]] family in 1364.
[[AC Fidenza 1922]] is the local [[association football|football]] club, playing in [[Serie D]].
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* [[Sant'Antonio Abate, Fidenza|Sant'Antonio Abate]] is a 12th century Romanesque-style, Catholic church.
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* [[Santa Margherita, Fidenza|Santa Margherita]] is a 12th century Catholic church, now Romanesque-style.
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* [[Santa Maria Annunziata, Fidenza|Santa Maria Annunziata]] is a 13th century [[Baroque architecture|Baroque]]-style Catholic church.
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* The ''Palazzo Comunale'' is also medieval, being first mentioned in 1191. The current structure dates from the 14th century but has a new façade which was added in the 19th century. After being destroyed by Spanish and French troops during the [[Italian Wars]], it was rebuilt and enlarged.


==Twin towns==
==Twin towns==
Fidenza is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:
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*{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Canterbury]], [[United Kingdom]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Herrenberg]], [[Germany]]
*{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Canterbury]], United Kingdom
*{{flagicon|SVK}} [[Kremnica]], [[Slovakia]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Herrenberg]], Germany
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Sisteron]], [[France]]
*{{flagicon|SVK}} [[Kremnica]], Slovakia
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*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Sisteron]], France


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:54, 12 December 2023

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′N 10°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
[1]
 • 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, locally Bùragh) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Parma, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It has around 27,000 inhabitants. The town was renamed Fidenza in 1927, recalling its Roman name of Fidentia; before, it was called Borgo San Donnino (Parmigiano: Bórgh San Donén).

History[edit]

The town originates from a Roman camp (Fidentia) founded on the place where the Ananes Gauls had their settlement of Vicumvia (Latin: Victumviae or Victumulae). In 41 BC, it received the Roman citizenship and became a municipium.

In the 5th century, it was destroyed by Constantine I. From 1092 to 1100, Borgo San Donnino was the seat of King Conrad II of Italy. In the same year, it became a commune, confirmed in 1162 by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who entrusted it to the Pallavicino family of Piacenza. In 1199, it was conquered by Parma, but was freed in 1221 by Frederick 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 the Visconti of Milan. In 1449, it was conquered by the new Milanese lords, the Sforza, 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 the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza. After a period under France during the Napoleonic Wars, it was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont in 1859, during the unification of Italy.

The city underwent a large program of expansion during the Fascist government of 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, the German occupation 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[edit]

The lower part of the façade of the Fidenza Cathedral

The Fidenza Cathedral is the most prominent building, built in the 12th century and dedicated to Domninus of Fidenza, martyred by order of Maximian in 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-Romanesque church architecture and decoration of the 11th to 13th centuries. The three stone portals are garlanded with statuary, including two saints by Benedetto Antelami and bas-reliefs depicting the Histories of St Domninus. The statue at the front of the cathedral of the apostle Simon Peter is famous for its pointing in the direction of Rome, 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 Parma is buried here.

  • Remnants of Fidenza's medieval period cluster near the cathedral, including Porta San Donnino, the only surviving medieval gate, built in 1364 by the Visconti rulers.
  • Sant'Antonio Abate: 12th century Romanesque-style church.
  • Santa Margherita: 12th century Romanesque-style church.
  • Santa Maria Annunziata: 13th century Baroque-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 the Italian Wars, it was rebuilt and enlarged.

Sport[edit]

AC Fidenza 1922 is the local football club, playing in Serie D.

Twin towns[edit]

Fidenza is twinned with:

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Borgo San Donnino" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 4 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 250.

External links[edit]


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