Imola, Medieval commune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Imola is a town in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, stretching along the Santerno River and surrounded by farmland. The Via Emilia crosses the town, linking it with neighboring communities across the region.
The Romans founded Forum Cornelii here around 82 BC under Lucius Cornelius Sulla, establishing an important trade hub. During the medieval period, the settlement became a free commune and adopted the name Imola.
The name Imola comes from the Roman Forum Cornelii, a reminder of the town's ancient foundation. Today, visitors walk through the cobbled streets of the old center, where ceramic workshops continue their traditional craft.
The central railway station connects the town with Bologna and other destinations along the Adriatic coast. Visitors can reach the main sites in the historic center easily on foot.
The surrounding countryside produces considerable amounts of strawberries, sold at local markets in spring. Glassware and farm machinery are among the important products of the local industry.
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