Predappio
Predappio (/preɪˈdɑːpioʊ/ pray-DAH-pee-oh, Italian: [preˈdappjo]; Romagnol: La Pré or Dviais) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 6,135 as of 1 January 2021. The town is best known for being the birthplace of Benito Mussolini, dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. Mussolini is buried at Predappio, and his mausoleum is a local tourist destination, as well as a site of pilgrimage for Italian fascists.
Predappio
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| Comune di Predappio | |
The Church of Sant'Antonio as seen from the main street in Predappio | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Predappio | |
Predappio Location of Predappio in Italy Predappio Predappio (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°06′N 11°59′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Forlì-Cesena (FC) |
| Frazioni | Fiumana, Predappio Alta, Rocca delle Caminate, Tontola, Colmano, Fiordinano, Marsignano, Monte Colombo, Monte Mirabello, Montemaggiore, Porcentico, Riggiano, San Cassiano in Pennino, San Cristoforo, San Savino, Sant'Agostino, Santa Lucia, Santa Marina, Trivella |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Canali |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91.39 km2 (35.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Population (1-1-2021) | |
| • Total | 6,135 |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Predappiese(i) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 47016 |
| Dialing code | +39 0543 |
| Patron saint | Anthony of Padua |
| Saint day | 13 June |
| Website | Official website |
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