Mirandola
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For the Renaissance scholar, see Giovanni Pico della Mirandola.
| Comune di Mirandola | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Province of Modena (MO) |
| Mayor | Luigi Costi (Centre-left, elected [2004-06-13]) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Area | 137 km² (53 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31-12-04) | |
| - Total | 22,817 |
| - Density | 167/km² (433/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Mirandolesi |
| Dialing code | 0535 |
| Postal code | 41037 |
| Frazioni | Quarantoli, S. Martino Spino, Mortizzuolo, San Martin Carano, Gavello, S. Giacomo Roncole, Cividale, Tramuschio |
| Patron | Saint Possidonio |
| - Day | 16 May |
| Website: www.comune.mirandola.mo.it | |
Mirandola (local dialect: La Miràndla) is a city of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, in the Province of Modena, 31 km northeast of the provincial capital by railway. As of 2007, the city has a population of 23,512. [1]
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[edit] History
Mirandola originated as a Renaissance city-fortress. For four centuries it was a possession of the Pico family, whose most outstanding member was the famous polymath Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494). It was besieged two times: in 1510 and 1551.
It was acquired by the Duchy of Modena in 1711. The city started to decay after the castle was destroyed in 1714.
[edit] Main sights
- The Palazzo del Comune is a 15th century edifice of Gothic style. The castle of the Pico family has been recently restored and it is now open to the public.
- Palazzo della Ragione, in late Gothic style.
- Palazzo Bergomi (15th century)
- Palazzo Comunale (1468, largely restored in the 19th century), with the portraits of the Pico and other artworks, including an Adoration of the Magi once attributed to Palma il Giovane.
- The cathedral, dating from the end of the 16th century, has been restored. S. Francesco is a fine Gothic church. It houses the tombs of the Pico family, including that of Prendiparte Pico (14th century).
- The Baroque Church of the Gesù (1690).
- The 15th century Collegiata.
[edit] Sources
This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Italian)
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