Cesena

Italian comune

Cesena is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Forlì-Cesena. About 95,000 people live in Cesena.

Cesena
Comune di Cesena
Flag of Cesena
Coat of arms of Cesena
Location of Cesena
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Cesena is located in Italy
Cesena
Cesena
Location of Cesena in Italy
Cesena is located in Emilia-Romagna
Cesena
Cesena
Cesena (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°08′20″N 12°14′40″E / 44.13889°N 12.24444°E / 44.13889; 12.24444
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceForlì-Cesena (FC)
Government
 • MayorPaolo Lucchi
Area
 • Total249 km2 (96 sq mi)
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total95.621
 • Density0.38/km2 (0.99/sq mi)
DemonymCesenati
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47023
Dialing code0547
Patron saintSan Giovanni Battista
Saint day24 giugno
Website[1]

Main sights

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Cesena's monuments include:

  • the Rocca Malatestiana (castle).
  • the Biblioteca Malatestiana, the first public library in Italy.
  • the Cathedral (completed in 1500).
  • The Pinacoteca Comunale is housed in what was once a Benedictine monastery.
  • The Galleria dei dipinti antichi della Cassa di Risparmio di Cesena
  • The Abbey of Madonna del Monte
  • The Masini's Fountain
  • The Alessandro Bonci's Theater

Economy

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Cesena's industry centers on agriculture, handicrafts, and tourism.

References

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  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.

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