Fiorenzuola d'Arda

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Fiorenzuola d'Arda is a city in Italy in the province of Piacenza, region of Emilia-Romagna. Its name derives from Florentia (prosperous). The "d'Arda" portion refers to the River Arda that flows from the Apennine Mountains into the valley where Fiorenzuola is situated. Fiorenzuola's origins are old, from the ealy human settlements in Italy.

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In the Middle Ages was one of the main center. At the times of the Duke of Parma and Duke of Piacenza it was a "middle county" independent from both parties.

Most important monument in town is the Collegiata of S. Fiorenzo, built in 1300 and remade by the end of 1400. It was build of a preexising church of S. Bonifacio.

Other historic landmarks are the church if Beata Vergine di Caravaggio, the Oratorio della Beata Vergine, the Verdi Theater and the church of St Francis.


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Coordinates: 44°56′N, 9°54′E


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