Codigoro
For the Italian wine grape variety also known a Codigoro, see Fortana.
| Codigoro | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Codigoro | ||
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View of the Pomposa Abbey. | ||
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  Codigoro Location of Codigoro in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°50′N 12°7′E / 44.833°N 12.117°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province | Ferrara (FE) | |
| Frazioni | Caprile, Italba, Mezzogoro, Pomposa, Pontelangorino, Pontemaodino, Torbiera, Volano | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Rita Cinti Luciani | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 169.8 km2 (65.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | |
| Population (30 April 2008)[1] | ||
| • Total | 12,681 | |
| • Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Codigoresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 44021 | |
| Dialing code | 0533 | |
| Patron saint | St. Martin | |
| Saint day | 11 November | |
| Website | Official website | |
Codigoro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ferrara in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Bologna and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Ferrara.
Main sights
- Abbey of Pomposa (9th century)
- Bishop's Palace, restored in Venetian style in 1732
- Finance Tower (18th century)
- Memorial to WWI Soldier, by Codigoro sculptor Mario Sarto
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External links
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