Modigliana

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Modigliana
Comune di Modigliana
Ponte San Donato or Ponte "della Signora".
Ponte San Donato or Ponte "della Signora".
Coat of arms of Modigliana
Location of Modigliana
Map
UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47015
Dialing code0546
WebsiteOfficial website

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
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Modigliana became a "noble city" in 1838 when it was part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

From 1850 until 1986

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.

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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  3. ^ "Diocese of Modigliana". catholic-hierarchy.org.
  4. ^ Visit Romagna: Modigliana