Cesena

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
Location of Cesena
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
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)
Demonym(s)Cesenati
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47023
Dialing code0547
Patron saintSan Giovanni Battista
Saint day24 giugno
Website

Main sights

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

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

References

  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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