Faenza
Faenza
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| Comune di Faenza | |||||||
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Flag Coat of arms | |||||||
| Nickname: City of Ceramics | |||||||
Faenza within the Province of Ravenna | |||||||
Faenza Location of Faenza in Italy Faenza Faenza (Emilia-Romagna) | |||||||
| Coordinates: 44°17′08″N 11°53′00″E / 44.28556°N 11.88333°E | |||||||
| Country | Italy | ||||||
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | ||||||
| Province | Ravenna (RA) | ||||||
| Frazioni | Albereto, Borgo Tuliero, Castel Raniero, Celle, Cosina, Errano, Granarolo, Mezzeno, Oriolo dei Fichi, Pieve Cesato, Pieve Ponte, Prada, Reda, San Biagio, Sant'Andrea, Santa Lucia, | ||||||
| Government | |||||||
| • Mayor | Massimo Isola | ||||||
| Area | |||||||
• Total | 215.72 km2 (83.29 sq mi) | ||||||
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | ||||||
| Population (31 July 2025) | |||||||
• Total | 58,746 | ||||||
| • Density | 272.33/km2 (705.32/sq mi) | ||||||
| Demonym(s) | Faentini, Manfredi | ||||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||||
| Postal code | 48018 | ||||||
| Dialing code | 0546 | ||||||
| Patron saint | Madonna of the Graces | ||||||
| Saint day | 17 June | ||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||
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Faenza (UK: /fɑːˈɛntsə/ fah-ENT-sə, US: /fɑːˈɛnzə/ fah-EN-zə, Italian: [faˈɛntsa]; Romagnol: Fènza or Fẽza; Latin: Faventia) is a comune (municipality) with 58,746 inhabitants in the Province of Ravenna in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The city is historically renowned for its production of artistic ceramics, to the extent that maiolica, due to the fame of local craftsmanship, is known worldwide as faience.
Of Roman origin, under the rule of the Manfredi, Faenza entered a period of significant growth that peaked during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, shaping its art and architecture. Due to its vibrant artistic and cultural activity, between the 18th and 19th centuries, it became a prominent center of Neoclassicism in Italy and Europe, with the finest example today being the National Museum of Palazzo Milzetti.
Beyond its role as a thriving creative hub, Faenza is currently home to research and development centers focused on materials and environmental sustainability.
Located just west of the heart of Romagna, at the foot of the first slopes of the Faenza Apennines, it serves as the administrative seat of the Union of Faenza Romagna and is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Faenza-Modigliana.