Alfonsine
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Alfonsine | |
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Comune di Alfonsine | |
UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code | 48011 |
Dialing code | 0544 |
Patron saint | Madonna delle Grazie |
Saint day | 8 September |
Website | Official website |
Alfonsine (
It is located between the Senio River and the Adriatic Sea. Its economy is based mostly on agriculture, especially wine and fruit production.
History
Origin of the name
There are two main theories regarding the origin of the name Alfonsine.
From the founding to The Kingdom of Italy
Alfonsine was founded in 1464 when some land north of the city of
This area was disputed territory between the
During the 18th century the town's population and its economy grew. However, the living conditions of the commoners were harsh due to heavy taxation by the feudal class which left them impoverished.
The
20th century
In the beginning of the 20th century Alfonsine experienced social unrest. The harsh living conditions at the end of the previous century led to the formation of bands of outlaws, but also to the creation of political associations and charitable organizations which worked to improve the living conditions of the lower classes.
On the eve of World War I, from 7 to 13 June 1914, known in Italy as "Settimana Rossa" (Red Week), there was widespread unrest in Alfonsine, during which both the city hall and the church were set on fire.[6]
During
July 2023 tornado
On July 22nd, 2023, a strong tornado would track through areas in and around Alfonsine producing IF3 damage. The tornado injured 14 people.
Main sights
Churches
After
Open space and parks
The Special Natural Reserve of Alfosine is part of the Regional Park of the Po Delta. It consists of three areas that were once inhabited, and subsequently converted to parkland and returned to a natural state.[10]
Honors
The City of Alfonsine received the Military Valor award for the Italian war of Independence as well as the silver medal for Military Valor for World War II for the sacrifices of its people as well as their participation to the Partisan resistance.[citation needed]
International relations
Alfonsine is
- Nagykáta, Hungary, since 1962[11]
- Spello, Italy, since 1974[11]
- San Vito di Cadore, Italy, since 1988[11]
- Mayahi, Niger, since 1988[12]
- Toritto, Italy, since 2013[11]
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Istat.
- ^ "Alfonsine Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 2 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Le origini – Cenni Storici – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ "Alfonsine Comune – Cenni Storici – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ "La "Settimana Rossa" – Cenni Storici – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "L'Antifascismo e la II Guerra Mondiale – Cenni Storici – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "La ricostruzione – Cenni Storici – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Chiese ed Edifici Religiosi – Cultura e Tempo Libero – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Riserva Naturale di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Le città gemellate – Gemellaggi e rapporti internazionali – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Cooperazione Decentrata – Gemellaggi e rapporti internazionali – Città e territorio – Comune di Alfonsine". Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
Sources
- Biagi, Enzo (1975). Italia. Milan: Rizzoli Editore. pp. 81–100.