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Originally called Ficocle, it was probably of Greek origin and was located midway from current Cervia and Ravenna. It is known that this originary settlement was destroyed in 709 by patrician Theodore for its alliance with Ravenna against the loyal Byzantines. Later the centre was rebuilt in a more secure position, in the Salina. This medieval city grew until it was provided with three fortified entrances, a Palaces of Priors, seven churches and castle (Rocca) which, according to the legend, was built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The name also changed from Ficocle to Cervia, probably referring to the Acervi, great amounts of salt left in the local evaporation pods. After a long series of event, it became part of the Papal States. As the time passed, the salt pod turned into a marsh, and on November 9, 1697 Pope Innocent XII ordered it was rebuilt in a safer location. The new city had huge silos for storage of salt, containing up to 13,000 tons. Until 1947 it was the seat of the diocese of Cervia. The municipal district of Cervia is in the region/district of Emilia-Romagna and it's in the province of Ravenna. the postcode is 48015 and the code number is +39 0544. Inhabitants are 25.790 and the surface is about 82 km2, with a density of population about 314 people for km2. Distance: from Rome 263 km, from Florence 104 km and from Venice 131 km.
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