Cesena
Comune
Comune di Cesena
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Cesena
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Coordinates: 44°08′20″N 12°14′40″E / 44.13889°N 12.24444°E / 44.13889; 12.24444
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Province	Forlì-Cesena (FC)
Government
• Mayor	Paolo Lucchi
Area [1]
• Total	249 km2 (96 sq mi)
Elevation	44 m (144 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	95.621
• Density	0.38/km2 (0.99/sq mi)
Demonym	Cesenati
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	47023
Dialing code	0547
Patron saint	San Giovanni Battista
Saint day	24 giugno
Website	[1]

Cesena is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Forlì-Cesena. About 95,000 people live in Cesena.

Main sights

Cesena's monuments include:

• the Rocca Malatestiana (castle).
• the Biblioteca Malatestiana, the first public library in Italy.
• the Cathedral (completed in 1500).
• The Pinacoteca Comunale is housed in what was once a Benedictine monastery.
• The Galleria dei dipinti antichi della Cassa di Risparmio di Cesena
• The Abbey of Madonna del Monte
• The Masini's Fountain
• The Alessandro Bonci's Theater

Economy

Cesena's industry centers on agriculture, handicrafts, and tourism.