Fara in Sabina
| Fara in Sabina | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Fara in Sabina | ||
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Palazzo Orsini. | ||
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  Fara in Sabina Location of Fara in Sabina in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°13′N 12°44′E / 42.217°N 12.733°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Latium | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Rieti (RI) | |
| Frazioni | Baccelli, Borgo Quinzio, Canneto Sabino, Coltodino, Corese Terra, Passo Corese, Farfa, Prime Case, Talocci | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Davide Basilicata | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 482 m (1,581 ft) | |
| Population (December 2013[1]) | ||
| • Total | 13,576 | |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| 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 Lazio, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Rome and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) 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.[2]
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Fara in Sabina is twinned with:
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Montelupo Fiorentino in Italy - Santa Vittoria in Matenano, Italy
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Villemur-sur-Tarn, France
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ World War II - PoW Escape Routes in Italy 1943/44 P.4
External links
Media related to Fara in Sabina at Wikimedia Commons