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==History== |
==History== |
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The area was already inhabited in prehistoric times, as attested by several archaeological findings from the mid-[[Palaeolithic]] and the late [[Bronze Age]]s. |
The area was already inhabited in prehistoric times, as attested by several archaeological findings from the mid-[[Palaeolithic]] and the 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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===Twin towns — Sister cities=== |
===Twin towns — Sister cities=== |
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Fara in Sabina is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with: |
Fara in Sabina is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with: |
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*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Montelupo Fiorentino]] in [[Italy]] |
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*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Santa Vittoria in Matenano]], Italy |
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*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Villemur-sur-Tarn]], France |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 04:33, 14 August 2013
Fara in Sabina | |
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| Comune di Fara in Sabina | |
 Palazzo Orsini. | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Fara in Sabina  | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Latium |
| Province | Rieti (RI) |
| Frazioni | Baccelli, Borgo Quinzio, Canneto Sabino, Coltodino, Corese Terra, Passo Corese, Farfa, Prime Case, Talocci |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Davide Basilicata |
| Area | |
• Total | 54.9 km2 (21.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 482 m (1,581 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 13,142 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 02032 |
| Dialing code | 0765 |
| Website | Official website |
Fara in Sabina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 40 km northeast of Rome and about 25 km southwest of Rieti. It borders the municipalities of Castelnuovo di Farfa, Montelibretti, Montopoli di Sabina, Nerola, Toffia. The Abbey of Farfa is located in the township's territory.
History
The area was already inhabited in prehistoric times, as attested by several archaeological findings from the mid-Palaeolithic and the 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 however to 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; 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]
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Fara in Sabina is twinned with:
Montelupo Fiorentino in Italy- Santa Vittoria in Matenano, Italy
Villemur-sur-Tarn, France
References
- ^ "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 P.4
External links
Media related to Fara in Sabina at Wikimedia Commons