Fiorano Modenese
Italian comune
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Fiorano Modenese (Modenese: Fiurân) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Modena. Neighboring municipalities are Formigine, Sassuolo, Serramazzoni, Maranello.
Fiorano Modenese | |
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| Comune di Fiorano Modenese | |
Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Castello. | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Fiorano Modenese Location of Fiorano Modenese in Italy  Fiorano Modenese Fiorano Modenese (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°32′N 10°49′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Modena (MO) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marco Biagini (PD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.23 km2 (10.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 17,005 |
| • Density | 648.3/km2 (1,679/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Fioranesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 41042 |
| Dialing code | 0536 |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Saint day | September 8 |
| Website | Official website |
Ferrari's private testing track, the Fiorano Circuit is located on the border with Maranello.
Main sights
- Castle of Spezzano, noted from 11th century. It includes a frescoed gallery with scenes of battles fought by duke Alfonso I d'Este (1527-1531). At the lower floor is a hall with mid-16th century landscapes commissioned by Marco III Pio. A pentagonal tower once housed a prison and is now housed as a communal vinegar store.
- Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine del Castello di Fiorano
- Parish church of San Giovanni Battista
- Oratorio di San Rocco, Spezzano
- Museum of Ceramic
- Church of San Lorenzo, Nirano
- Salse of Nirano
- Theater Astoria
- Villas: Villa Campori, Villa Pace, Villa Guastalla, Villa Coccapani, Villa Cuoghi, Villa Messori.
- Municipal vinegar factory
Districts
The municipality of Fiorano Modenese is divided on 4 districts: Fiorano Modenese, Spezzano, Ubersetto and Nirano.
