Rubiera

Rubiera (Reggiano: Rubēra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located on the Via Emilia about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of Reggio Emilia.

Rubiera
Comune
Comune di Rubiera
Rubiera.
Coat of arms
Location of Rubiera
Rubiera
Location of Rubiera in Italy
Rubiera
Rubiera (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°39′N 10°47′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceReggio Emilia (RE)
FrazioniFontana, San Faustino, Sant'Agata
Government
 • MayorEmanuele Cavallaro
Area
 • Total25.3 km2 (9.8 sq mi)
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2016)[2]
 • Total14,882
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rubieresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
42048
Dialing code0522
Patron saintSaint Blaise
Saint dayFebruary 3
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The original name of the city was Corte de Herberia, probably derived from the Celtic er-beria, meaning "in the middle of the plain". The Roman emperors Gallienus and Valerianus built a bridge over the Secchia river at this location in AD 259.

The first historical mention of Rubiera is from 915, at which time it was a fief of the Supponidi family; the city later became a fief of the Obertenghi family. After a period of decline, it recovered some importance in the 12th century under the comune of Reggio Emilia, due to its strategic position and the fact that the city had a castrum (castle) and massive walls. At later times it was a possession of the House of Este, a Papal possession, and part of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, during which period the castle was used as a prison.

Among the churches in the community are:[3]

Sports

Rubiera is the hometown of Stefano Baldini, European and Olympic marathon champion. Rubiera's handball team (Pallamano Secchia) has played in the Italian serie A every year since 1982.

Twin towns

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. Emilia Romagna Tourism office.



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