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An ancient town of Marche, it was known as Fanum Fortunae[3] after a temple of Fortuna located there. Its first mention in history dates from 49 BC, when Julius Caesar held it, along with Pisaurum and Ancona. Caesar Augustus established a colonia, and built a wall, some parts of which remain. In 2 AD Augustus also built an arch (which is still standing) at the entrance to the town.
The Castle of Fano in a 19th-century etching. The high watchtower was destroyed during World War II.The Castle of Fano July 2011
Fano was destroyed by Vitiges' Ostrogoths in AD 538. It was rebuilt by the Byzantines, becoming the capital of the maritime Pentapolis ("Five Cities") that included also Rimini, Pesaro, Senigallia and Ancona. In 754 it was donated to the Holy See by the Frankish kings.
During the Napoleonic Wars it suffered heavy spoliations; the city had an active role in the Risorgimento. In World War I Fano was several times bombed by the Austro-Hungarian Navy. During World War II it was massively bombed by Allied aeroplanes due to hit the strategic railway and street bridges crossing the Metauro river. When the Nazis withdrew from the town they destroyed all of the bell towers in the town.
During the 1916 Rimini earthquakes, two spires of Fano Cathedral collapsed, a large stucco angel fell in the Church of Sant'Agostino [it], and part of the belltower wall of the Church of Santa Maria del Gonfalone [it] collapsed. Part of a wall of the Church of San Paterniano collapsed.[4] The earthquake of 16 August caused an exodus from the town.[5]
Main sightsedit
Religious structuresedit
Fano Cathedral: (12th century), which was erected over a pre-existing cathedral destroyed by a fire in 1111. The current façade is from the 1920s restoration, but is similar to the original. The interior has a nave and two aisles. No remnants of the town's namesake temple have been uncovered, nor any of the basilica that (we are told) Vitruvius built there.
Outside the city, in the place called Bellocchi, is the church of St. Sebastian (16th century), for the construction of which parts of the ancient cathedral were used.
Secular structuresedit
Arco d'Augusto: The upper story of this Roman gate was destroyed in a siege conducted on the order of Pope Pius II in 1463, although a bas-relief of it was made by Bernardino di Pietro da Carona in 1513[6] on an adjacent wall of the annexed church and the loggia of St. Michael, the former having a noteworthy Renaissance portal.
Corte Malatestiana: built after 1357 by Galeotto I Malatesta. The 14th-century section includes a great vaulted hall (probably part of the first residence of the Malatesta in the city) and a small turret. The modern part was built under Pandolfo III in 1413–23. The current edifice was heavily restored in the 20th century, but original are the mullioned windows in Gothic style as well as the staircase and the loggia from a 16th-century restoration. Also noteworthy is the Borgia-Cybo Arch (late 15th century). The palace is connected to the Palazzo del Podestà by a modern bridge, probably present also in the original structure.
Rocca Malatestiana: (Malatesta Castle) was partially destroyed in 1944. The most ancient part dates probably from pre-existing Roman and medieval fortifications. The castle in its current form was begun in 1433 or 1438 by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta. The now missing mastio was erected in 1452. Here Sigismondo's son, Roberto, was besieged by Papal Troops in 1463 and signed the peace treaty that ended the Malatesta domination of Fano.
Museo Civico of Fano: (Archeological Museum and Art Gallery), located inside the Palazzo Malatestiano, contains paintings by Guercino, Michele Giambono, and Giovanni Santi.
Palazzo del Podestà or della Ragione (built from 1229 in Romanesque-Gothic style). The interiors are in Neoclassicist style, and it houses a museum with archaeological findings, coins, medals, and an art gallery with works by Guido Reni, Domenichino and others.
Fontana della Fortuna (Fountain of Fortune) (17th century).
Cultureedit
Fano dei Cesari is held annually in July or August for a week.[7] During the week there are a variety of cultural events ending with a parade in Roman costumes and chariot races.
The library, the Biblioteca Federiciana, was established on 17 November 1720.[8]
Sportsedit
Ultimate Frisbeeedit
The Ultimate Frisbee Fano Association was created in 2001. The association has 4 teams: Croccali (mixed), Mirine (women), Spaccamadoni (men) and Angry Gulls (juniors). Since 2001, the association has won 8 Italian championships.
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For other uses see Fano disambiguation Fano ˈfaːno is a town and comune of the province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche region of Italy It is a beach resort 12 kilometres 7 miles southeast of Pesaro located where the Via Flaminia reaches the Adriatic Sea It is the third city in the region by population after Ancona and Pesaro FanoComuneComune di FanoArch of AugustusCoat of armsFano within the Province of Pesaro UrbinoLocation of FanoFanoLocation of Fano in ItalyShow map of ItalyFanoFano Marche Show map of MarcheCoordinates 43 50 N 13 01 E 43 833 N 13 017 E 43 833 13 017CountryItalyRegionMarcheProvincePesaro e Urbino PU FrazioniBellocchi Caminate Carignano Carrara di Fano Centinarola Cuccurano Falcineto Fenile Magliano Marotta Metaurilia Ponte Sasso Roncosambaccio Rosciano Sant Andrea in Villis Torrette di Fano Tre PontiGovernment MayorMassimo Seri PD Area 1 Total121 km2 47 sq mi Elevation12 m 39 ft Population 31 December 2017 2 Total60 978 Density500 km2 1 300 sq mi DemonymFanesiTime zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code61032Dialing code0721Patron saintSaint PaternianSaint dayJuly 10WebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 History 2 Main sights 2 1 Religious structures 2 2 Secular structures 3 Culture 4 Sports 4 1 Ultimate Frisbee 5 Notable people 6 International relations 7 See also 8 Notes 9 External linksHistory editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it June 2008 An ancient town of Marche it was known as Fanum Fortunae 3 after a temple of Fortuna located there Its first mention in history dates from 49 BC when Julius Caesar held it along with Pisaurum and Ancona Caesar Augustus established a colonia and built a wall some parts of which remain In 2 AD Augustus also built an arch which is still standing at the entrance to the town nbsp The Castle of Fano in a 19th century etching The high watchtower was destroyed during World War II nbsp The Castle of Fano July 2011In January 271 the Roman Army defeated the Alamanni in the Battle of Fano that took place on the banks of the Metauro river just inland of Fano Fano was destroyed by Vitiges Ostrogoths in AD 538 It was rebuilt by the Byzantines becoming the capital of the maritime Pentapolis Five Cities that included also Rimini Pesaro Senigallia and Ancona In 754 it was donated to the Holy See by the Frankish kings The Malatesta became lords of the city in 1356 with Galeotto I Malatesta who was nominally only a vicar of the Popes Among the others Pandolfo III resided in the city Under his son the famous condottiero Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta Fano was besieged by Papal troops under Federico III da Montefeltro and returned to the Papal administration It was later part of the short lived state of Cesare Borgia and then part of the duchy of the della Roveres in the Marche During the Napoleonic Wars it suffered heavy spoliations the city had an active role in the Risorgimento In World War I Fano was several times bombed by the Austro Hungarian Navy During World War II it was massively bombed by Allied aeroplanes due to hit the strategic railway and street bridges crossing the Metauro river When the Nazis withdrew from the town they destroyed all of the bell towers in the town During the 1916 Rimini earthquakes two spires of Fano Cathedral collapsed a large stucco angel fell in the Church of Sant Agostino it and part of the belltower wall of the Church of Santa Maria del Gonfalone it collapsed Part of a wall of the Church of San Paterniano collapsed 4 The earthquake of 16 August caused an exodus from the town 5 Main sights editReligious structures edit Fano Cathedral 12th century which was erected over a pre existing cathedral destroyed by a fire in 1111 The current facade is from the 1920s restoration but is similar to the original The interior has a nave and two aisles No remnants of the town s namesake temple have been uncovered nor any of the basilica that we are told Vitruvius built there San Domenico San Pietro in Valle San Paterniano 16th century with a Renaissance cloister San Francesco church housing the tombs of Pandolfo III Malatesta designed by Leon Battista Alberti and his first wife Paola Bianca Malatesta Santa Maria Nuova 1521 Church has an ancient portal and two works by Perugino Annunciation of Fano and Fano Altarpiece the latter including perhaps an intervention by Raphael Outside the city in the place called Bellocchi is the church of St Sebastian 16th century for the construction of which parts of the ancient cathedral were used Secular structures edit Arco d Augusto The upper story of this Roman gate was destroyed in a siege conducted on the order of Pope Pius II in 1463 although a bas relief of it was made by Bernardino di Pietro da Carona in 1513 6 on an adjacent wall of the annexed church and the loggia of St Michael the former having a noteworthy Renaissance portal Corte Malatestiana built after 1357 by Galeotto I Malatesta The 14th century section includes a great vaulted hall probably part of the first residence of the Malatesta in the city and a small turret The modern part was built under Pandolfo III in 1413 23 The current edifice was heavily restored in the 20th century but original are the mullioned windows in Gothic style as well as the staircase and the loggia from a 16th century restoration Also noteworthy is the Borgia Cybo Arch late 15th century The palace is connected to the Palazzo del Podesta by a modern bridge probably present also in the original structure Rocca Malatestiana Malatesta Castle was partially destroyed in 1944 The most ancient part dates probably from pre existing Roman and medieval fortifications The castle in its current form was begun in 1433 or 1438 by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta The now missing mastio was erected in 1452 Here Sigismondo s son Roberto was besieged by Papal Troops in 1463 and signed the peace treaty that ended the Malatesta domination of Fano Museo Civico of Fano Archeological Museum and Art Gallery located inside the Palazzo Malatestiano contains paintings by Guercino Michele Giambono and Giovanni Santi Palazzo del Podesta or della Ragione built from 1229 in Romanesque Gothic style The interiors are in Neoclassicist style and it houses a museum with archaeological findings coins medals and an art gallery with works by Guido Reni Domenichino and others Fontana della Fortuna Fountain of Fortune 17th century Culture editFano dei Cesari is held annually in July or August for a week 7 During the week there are a variety of cultural events ending with a parade in Roman costumes and chariot races The Fano Jazz by The Sea festival is held annually for one week The library the Biblioteca Federiciana was established on 17 November 1720 8 Sports editUltimate Frisbee edit The Ultimate Frisbee Fano Association was created in 2001 The association has 4 teams Croccali mixed Mirine women Spaccamadoni men and Angry Gulls juniors Since 2001 the association has won 8 Italian championships Notable people editSebastiano Ceccarini 1703 83 painter Clement VIII Ippolito Aldobrandini 1536 1605 pope Sara Conti 2001 Menahem Azariah da Fano 1548 Fano Mantua 1620 famed Rabbi and Kabbalist Antonio Giuglini 1825 65 opera tenor Fathi Hassan 1957 Artist Carlo Magini 1720 1806 painter Roberto Malatesta c 1441 1442 1482 condottiero and lord of Rimini Laura Martinozzi 1639 87 duchess mother of Mary of Modena Bruno Radicioni 1933 97 painter sculptor and ceramist Ruggero Ruggeri 1871 1953 actor Giacomo Torelli 1608 78 set designer Franco Trappoli Mayor of Fano 1980 83 and first Buddhist member of the Italian ParliamentInternational relations editSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy Fano is twinned with nbsp Rastatt Germany nbsp Saint Ouen l Aumone France nbsp St Albans United Kingdom nbsp Stribro Czech Republic nbsp Binbrook Ontario Canada nbsp Sault Ste Marie CanadaSee also editRoman Catholic Diocese of Fano Fossombrone Cagli PergolaNotes 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 Richard J A Talbert ed 2000 Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World Map By Map Directory Vol I Princeton NJ and Oxford UK Princeton University Press p 609 ISBN 0691049459 Terremoto del 17 05 1916 Alto Adriatico Rimini Earthquake of 17 May 1916 High Adriatic Rimini www lavalledelmetauro it 28 July 2004 Retrieved 4 January 2024 Il terremoto di Romagna e delle Marche The earthquake of Romagna and the Marche PDF Il Resto del Carlino in Italian Bologna 19 August 1916 p 2 Retrieved 11 January 2024 Illustrated in Roberto Weiss 1969 The Renaissance Discovery of Classical Antiquity facing p 151 Codici sconto Viaggi e Vacanze 2023 Retrieved 16 June 2013 294 anniversario della Biblioteca Federiciana Ricerche e curiosita sul Kitab Salat al Sawai External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fano nbsp Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica article Fanum Fortunae Fano homepage in Italian The Fano Club at Baylor University Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fano amp oldid 1195343096, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
