| Fidenza | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Fidenza | |
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| Coordinates: 44°52′N 10°04′E / 44.867°N 10.067°ECoordinates: 44°52′N 10°04′E / 44.867°N 10.067°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Parma (PR) |
| Frazioni | Bastelli, Cabriolo, Castione Marchesi, Chiusa Ferranda, Chiusa Viarola, Cogolonchio, Fornio, Monfestone, Osteria Pietralunga, Parola, Pieve Cusignano, Ponte Ghiara, Rimale, San Faustino, Santa Margherita, Siccomonte |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Giuseppe Cerri |
| Area | |
| - Total | 95 km2 (36.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2008) | |
| - Total | 24,859 |
| - Density | 261.7/km2 (677.7/sq mi) |
| - Demonym | Fidentini or Borghigiani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 43036 |
| Dialing code | 0524 |
| Patron saint | San Donnino |
| Saint day | October 9 |
| Website | Official website |
Fidenza is a town and comune in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy. It has around 24,000 inhabitants. The town was renamed Fidenza in 1927, recalling its Roman name of Fidentia; before, it was called Borgo San Donnino.
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Main sights
Fidenza's most famous building is the Cathedral, which dates from the 12th century and is dedicated to Domninus of Fidenza, who was martyred by order of Maximian in AD 304.
The cathedral is one of the finest and best preserved 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 San Donnino. 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 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.
Remains of the medieval town are visible near the cathedral, include the only surviving gate, the Porta San Donnino. It was built by the Visconti family in 1364.
Twin towns
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