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{{Infobox Italian comune |
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| name = Lonigo |
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| official_name = Comune di Lonigo |
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| image_caption = Sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli |
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| region = [[Veneto]] |
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| frazioni = Almisano, Bagnolo, Lobia Vicentina, Madonna, Monticello |
| frazioni = Almisano, Bagnolo, Lobia Vicentina, Madonna, Monticello |
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| mayor = peirLuigi Giacomello |
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| area_total_km2 = 49 |
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| population_total = 16441 |
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| population_as_of = 30 September 2017 |
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| population_demonym = Leoniceni |
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| website = {{official website|http://www.comune.lonigo.vi.it}} |
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}}'''Lonigo''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[province of Vicenza]], [[Veneto]], northern [[Italy]], its population counts around 16 |
}}'''Lonigo''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[province of Vicenza]], [[Veneto]], northern [[Italy]], its population counts around 16,400 inhabitants.<ref>Source: ISTAT - Bilancio demografico al 31/12/2009 [http://demo.istat.it/bilmens2009gen/index.html].</ref> |
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In its ''[[frazione]]'' of Bagnolo is the [[Villa Pisani (Bagnolo)|Villa Pisani]], a Renaissance patrician villa designed by [[Andrea Palladio]], which is part of a [[World Heritage Site]]. |
In its ''[[frazione]]'' of Bagnolo is the [[Villa Pisani (Bagnolo)|Villa Pisani]], a Renaissance patrician villa designed by [[Andrea Palladio]], which is part of a [[World Heritage Site]]. Another villa in the ''comune'', [[Rocca Pisana]], was designed by [[Vincenzo Scamozzi]]. |
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Outside the town is the church and complex of the 16th-century Sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. |
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== Note == |
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==Transport== |
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* [[Lonigo railway station]] |
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==Twin towns== |
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'''The origin of the name Lonigo''' is uncertain. It may come from the word 'Luna', moon, or from the star sign Leo, as Lonigo was founded in August. Others think 'Lonigo' could derive from the name of the noble Roman family Leonici de' Flavi. |
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Lonigo is [[town twinning|twinned]] with: |
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* {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Abensberg]], Germany, since 1999 |
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==Sport== |
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Lonigo is well known for [[motorcycle speedway]] and has a stadium known as the [[Santa Marina Stadium]], which is a 5,000-capacity venue.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.motoclublonigo.com/ |title=Home |website=Moto Club Lonigo |access-date=29 January 2023}}</ref> Lonigo had previously had another speedway venue from 1947 to 1972.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.motoclublonigo.com/?page_id=439 |title=LONIGO PARCO IPPODROMO COMUNALE - Italy |website=Speedway Plus |access-date=29 January 2023}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
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'''History''' |
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The area of Colli Berici, Berici Hills, surronding Lonigo, was inhabited during Prehistoric times. Some findings near the town centre prove that Lonigo was inhabited before the birth of Christ, but it became an important settlement during the Roman age thanks to its strategic position. Some tombstones, in Bagnolo and in Piazza Garibaldi, date back to this time. |
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*[[Mei Zhanchun]] (1864–1923), Franciscan Order Roman Catholic priest |
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Lonigo became an important town during the Middle Ages. The first documents quoting the name Lonigo date back to around 1000 A.D. From the X century onwards the Calmano Castle began to be built, probably in order to protect Lonigo from the Hungarians who invaded and destroyed many towns and villages in Pianura Padana. What remains of the castle now is just a few towers and some parts of the ancient walls: the castle was destroyed at the end of the XIX century and replaced by the Cathedral of Lonigo, which may recall the castle for its huge size and impressive position. 'Calmano' comes from the Latin 'Callis Magna', i.e. 'large street', referring to the area where the castle was built. 'Torrione' is the main tower of the castle; it was built in the XIII century, when the Scaligeri lords of Verona reigned in Lonigo. It is 34 metres high and open to the public. The tower behind the cathedral is called 'Prisons' and it was a real prison up to few decades ago. |
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In 1404 Lonigo became part of the Republic of Venice. It was the beginning of a time of peace and prosperity when churches and monasteries were built: the Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli, the Santi Fermo e Rustico monastery, the San Daniele Church and San Marco Evangelista Church. The powerful Pisani family from Venice left remarkable buildings in Lonigo: Rocca Pisana, Villa Pisani and Palazzo Pisani. The Republic of Venice ruled till 1796 when Napoleon offered its territory to Austria. In 1796 Lonigo citizens welcomed the French troops into town but just one year later they were disappointed by the presence of the new Austrian rulers. |
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The XIX century was a prosperous time for Lonigo. There lived around 8,000 inhabitants with a majority of farmers. Wine was a high-quality local product which was sold in the whole region and abroad. The Horse Exhibition was an important yearly event which attracted visitors from all over Italy and Europe. In the XIX century the local library was opened, the Teatro Comunale was built and the hospital was expanded. Engineer Giovanni Carraro was a major protagonist of Lonigo urban development. |
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Bibliography: 'Lonigo. Guida Turistica', ControRiccardo Editore, Lonigo (Vicenza), Dicembre 2011 |
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<ref>'Lonigo. Guida Turistica', ControRiccardo Editore, Lonigo (Vicenza), Dicembre 2011 </ref> |
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'''Notable people from Lonigo''' |
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Carlo Ridolfi, painter and writer |
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Ognibene Bonisoli, humanist |
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Clemente Gatti, priest |
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Niccolò Leoniceno, doctor and humanist |
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Angelo Melotto, missionary |
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Camillo Bonioli, surgeon |
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Fabio Baldato, cyclist |
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==See also== |
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* [[Speedway Grand Prix of Italy]] |
* [[Speedway Grand Prix of Italy]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:03, 6 July 2023
Lonigo | |
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Comune di Lonigo | |
Coordinates: 45°23′0″N 11°23′0″E / 45.38333°N 11.38333°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province | Vicenza (VI) |
Frazioni | Almisano, Bagnolo, Lobia Vicentina, Madonna, Monticello |
Government | |
• Mayor | peirLuigi Giacomello |
Area | |
• Total | 49 km2 (19 sq mi) |
Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (30 September 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 16,441 |
• Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
Demonym | Leoniceni |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 36045 |
Dialing code | 0444 |
Patron saint | Sts. Quirico and Giulitta |
Saint day | March 25 |
Website | Official website |
Lonigo is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy, its population counts around 16,400 inhabitants.[3]
In its frazione of Bagnolo is the Villa Pisani, a Renaissance patrician villa designed by Andrea Palladio, which is part of a World Heritage Site. Another villa in the comune, Rocca Pisana, was designed by Vincenzo Scamozzi.
Outside the town is the church and complex of the 16th-century Sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli.
Transport
[edit]Twin towns
[edit]Lonigo is twinned with:
- Abensberg, Germany, since 1999
Sport
[edit]Lonigo is well known for motorcycle speedway and has a stadium known as the Santa Marina Stadium, which is a 5,000-capacity venue.[4] Lonigo had previously had another speedway venue from 1947 to 1972.[5]
Notable people
[edit]- Mei Zhanchun (1864–1923), Franciscan Order Roman Catholic priest
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Source: ISTAT - Bilancio demografico al 31/12/2009 [1].
- ^ "Home". Moto Club Lonigo. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "LONIGO PARCO IPPODROMO COMUNALE - Italy". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 29 January 2023.