Cervia

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Comune di Cervia
Coat of arms of Comune di Cervia
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Ravenna (RA)
Mayor Roberto Zoffoli (since 2004-06-13)
Elevation 3 m
Area 82 km²
Population
 - Total (as of December 31, 2005) 27,558[1]
 - Density 315/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°15′N, 12°22′E[1]
Gentilic Cervesi
Dialing code 0544
Postal code 48015, 48016
Frazioni Cannuzzo, Castiglione di Cervia, Milano Marittima, Montaletto, Pinarella, Pisignano, Savio, Tagliata, Terme, Villa Inferno
Patron St. Paternianus
 - Day November 13
Website: www.comunecervia.it

Cervia is a town and commune in the province of Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna) in Italy.

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Originally called Ficocle, it was probably of Greek origin and was located midway from current Cervia and Ravenna. It is known that this originary settlement was destroyed in 709 by patrician Theodore for its alliance with Ravenna against the loyal Byzantines.

Later the centre was rebuilt in a more secure position, in the Salina. This medieval city grew until it was provided with three fortified entrances, a Palaces of Priors, seven churches and castle (Rocca) which, according to the legend, was built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The name also changed from Ficocle to Cervia, probably referring to the Acervi, great amounts of salt left in the local evaporation pods. After a long series of event, it became part of the Papal States.

As the time passed, the salt pod turned into a marsh, and on November 9, 1697 Pope Innocent XII ordered it was rebuilt in a safer location. The new city had huge silos for storage of salt, containing up to 13,000 tons.

Until 1947 it was the seat of the diocese of Cervia.

  • The Cathedral (Santa Maria Assunta), built in 1699-1702.
  • The Museum of Salt
  • The Communal Palace
  • St. Michael Tower

  1. ^ a b "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on February 23, 2007.
Emilia-Romagna · Comuni of the Province of Ravenna
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