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| official_name = Comune di Fara in Sabina |
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| map_caption = Fara in Sabina within the Province of Rieti |
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| region = [[Lazio]] |
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| province = [[Province of Rieti|Rieti]] (RI) |
| province = [[Province of Rieti|Rieti]] (RI) |
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| frazioni = Baccelli, Borgo Quinzio, Canneto Sabino, Coltodino, Corese Terra, [[Farfa Abbey|Farfa]], [[Passo Corese]], Prime Case, Talocci |
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| mayor = Roberta Cuneo |
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| area_total_km2 = 55 |
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| population_total = 13904 |
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| population_as_of = 31 December 2017<ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]].</ref> |
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| population_demonym = Faresi |
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| elevation_m = 482 |
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| saint = [[Antoninus of Pamiers|St. Antoninus]] |
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| day = 2 September |
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| postal_code = 02032 |
| postal_code = 02032 |
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| area_code = 0765 |
| area_code = 0765 |
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| website = {{official|http://www.comune.farainsabina.ri.it}} |
| website = {{official website|http://www.comune.farainsabina.ri.it}} |
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'''Fara in Sabina''' is a |
'''Fara in Sabina''' (also shortened to '''Fara Sabina''') is a {{lang|it|[[comune]]}} (municipality) in the [[Province of Rieti]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region of [[Lazio]], located about {{convert|40|km|mi}} northeast of [[Rome]] and about {{convert|25|km|mi}} southwest of [[Rieti]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The area was |
The area was inhabited in [[Prehistoric Italy|prehistoric]] times, as attested by several archaeological findings from the mid-[[Palaeolithic]] and late [[Bronze Age]]s. |
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Between the 9th and the 6th centuries BC, a settlement of the [[Sabines]], identified with the city of ''Cures'', existed here, continuing into [[Roman Empire]] times. Remains from it include the baths, a small theatre and terraces for agriculture. |
Between the 9th and the 6th centuries BC, a settlement of the [[Sabines]], identified with the city of ''Cures'', existed here, continuing into [[Roman Empire]] times. Remains from it include the baths, a small theatre and terraces for agriculture. |
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The origins of the modern town date |
The origins of the modern town date from [[Lombards|Lombard]] times (late 6th century AD), as it has been supposed from the presence of the Lombard word ''fara'' ("family clan") in the name. A castle is known from 1006 and, from 1050, Fara was a possession of the [[Abbey of Farfa]], which is located in the present municipal territory. Later it was a fief of the [[Orsini family|Orsini]]. |
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During [[World War II]], the [[POW camp]] [[List of POW camps in Italy|P.G. 54]] was located at adjacent [[Passo Corese]].<ref>[http://www.badgergate.demon.co.uk/LUSIGNANA/PDF_files/WWII/Escape%20Routes%20Italy%201943.pdf World War II - PoW Escape Routes in Italy 1943/44] P.4 |
During [[World War II]], the [[POW camp]] [[List of POW camps in Italy|P.G. 54]] was located at adjacent [[Passo Corese]].<ref>[http://www.badgergate.demon.co.uk/LUSIGNANA/PDF_files/WWII/Escape%20Routes%20Italy%201943.pdf World War II - PoW Escape Routes in Italy 1943/44] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131045716/http://www.badgergate.demon.co.uk/LUSIGNANA/PDF_files/WWII/Escape%20Routes%20Italy%201943.pdf |date=2012-01-31 }} P.4</ref> |
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The main [[Roman Catholic]] church is the [[Duomo di Sant'Antonio Martire, Fara in Sabina|Duomo Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Martire]]. |
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==Twin towns== |
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==Geography== |
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The municipality borders with [[Castelnuovo di Farfa]], [[Montelibretti]], [[Montopoli di Sabina]], [[Nerola]] and [[Toffia]].<ref>{{OSM|r|41835|Fara in Sabina}}</ref> |
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It counts the hamlets of Baccelli, Borgo Quinzio, Canneto Sabino, Coltodino, Corese Terra, [[Farfa Abbey|Farfa]], [[Passo Corese]], Prime Case and Talocci. |
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==International relations== |
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{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy}} |
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Fara in Sabina is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with: |
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* {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Montelupo Fiorentino]], [[Italy]] |
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[[File:ItalyFaraSabinaPalazzoOrsini.jpg|thumb|Orsini Palace.]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 24 February 2023
Fara in Sabina | |
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Comune di Fara in Sabina | |
Coordinates: 42°13′N 12°44′E / 42.217°N 12.733°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lazio |
Province | Rieti (RI) |
Frazioni | Baccelli, Borgo Quinzio, Canneto Sabino, Coltodino, Corese Terra, Farfa, Passo Corese, Prime Case, Talocci |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roberta Cuneo |
Area | |
• Total | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) |
Elevation | 482 m (1,581 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 13,904 |
• Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
Demonym | Faresi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 02032 |
Dialing code | 0765 |
Patron saint | St. Antoninus |
Saint day | 2 September |
Website | Official website |
Fara in Sabina (also shortened to Fara Sabina) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region of Lazio, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Rome and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Rieti.
History
[edit]The area was inhabited in prehistoric times, as attested by several archaeological findings from the mid-Palaeolithic and late Bronze Ages.
Between the 9th and the 6th centuries BC, a settlement of the Sabines, identified with the city of Cures, existed here, continuing into Roman Empire times. Remains from it include the baths, a small theatre and terraces for agriculture.
The origins of the modern town date from Lombard times (late 6th century AD), as it has been supposed from the presence of the Lombard word fara ("family clan") in the name. A castle is known from 1006 and, from 1050, Fara was a possession of the Abbey of Farfa, which is located in the present municipal territory. Later it was a fief of the Orsini.
During World War II, the POW camp P.G. 54 was located at adjacent Passo Corese.[4]
The main Roman Catholic church is the Duomo Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Martire.
Geography
[edit]The municipality borders with Castelnuovo di Farfa, Montelibretti, Montopoli di Sabina, Nerola and Toffia.[5]
It counts the hamlets of Baccelli, Borgo Quinzio, Canneto Sabino, Coltodino, Corese Terra, Farfa, Passo Corese, Prime Case and Talocci.
International relations
[edit]Fara in Sabina is twinned with:
- Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy
- Santa Vittoria in Matenano, Italy
- Villemur-sur-Tarn, France
References
[edit]- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ World War II - PoW Escape Routes in Italy 1943/44 Archived 2012-01-31 at the Wayback Machine P.4
- ^ 41835 Fara in Sabina on OpenStreetMap
External links
[edit]- Media related to Fara in Sabina at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Italian)