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'''Urceopolis''' is the {{wp|capital city|archcathedral}} city of [[Urcea]]. It is also the cathedral city of the [[Urceopolis (Archduchy)|Archduchy of Urceopolis]] and the largest city in Urcea when factoring metropolitan area, both in terms of population and area. It sits at an intersection of the [[Urce River]] and Esquiline River. | '''Urceopolis''' is the {{wp|capital city|archcathedral}} city of [[Urcea]]. It is also the cathedral city of the [[Urceopolis (Archduchy)|Archduchy of Urceopolis]] and the largest city in Urcea when factoring [[Urceopolis_(Archduchy)#Archcathedral_Metropolitan_Area_Authority|metropolitan area]], both in terms of population and area. It sits at an intersection of the [[Urce River]] and Esquiline River. | ||
The earliest record of the settlement of Urceopolis comes from accounts during the [[Latin Heroic Age]], but many modern historians believe it probable that small, transient settlements of [[Gaelic people]] lived in and around the area prior to the arrival of the [[Latinic people|Latins]]. As one of the oldest cities in [[Levantia]], the urban landscape of Urceopolis is greatly varied as the city gradually incorporated surrounding settlements and open areas. For much of its history, control of the city was largely divided along the Esquiline River, which bisects the city. The [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] enjoyed direct control over the ancient city itself north of the Esquiline, whereas the [[Pope]] had control of the city south of the River. Today, the [[Papal State]] resides within the city as an independent state with formal borders established by the [[Papal_State#River_Concordat_of_1815|River Concordat of 1815]]. | The earliest record of the settlement of Urceopolis comes from accounts during the [[Latin Heroic Age]], but many modern historians believe it probable that small, transient settlements of [[Gaelic people]] lived in and around the area prior to the arrival of the [[Latinic people|Latins]]. As one of the oldest cities in [[Levantia]], the urban landscape of Urceopolis is greatly varied as the city gradually incorporated surrounding settlements and open areas. For much of its history, control of the city was largely divided along the Esquiline River, which bisects the city. The [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] enjoyed direct control over the ancient city itself north of the Esquiline, whereas the [[Pope]] had control of the city south of the River. Today, the [[Papal State]] resides within the city as an independent state with formal borders established by the [[Papal_State#River_Concordat_of_1815|River Concordat of 1815]]. | ||
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Traditionally, the City of Urceopolis was under the control of the left-liberal faction of the [[Commonwealth Union (Urcea)|Commonwealth Union]] for most of the 20th century. The [[National Pact (Urcea)|National Pact]], which began its history as a Urceopolitan political club, often represented a large minority party. The Urcean left in various forms was often politically successful in poorer areas like Campori, but was usually more successful in the [[Concilium Daoni]] elections than municipal elections. Since the [[2015 Urcean elections|2015 realignment]], however, the [[National Pact (Urcea)|National Pact]] has been ascendant within the city, with the local party especially emphasizing its [[Crown Liberalism|Crown Liberal]] positions. The left wing [[Social Labor Party (Urcea)|Social Labor Party]] is the second most successful party since 2015, having the second largest number of seats on the Archcathedral Council as of 2026, although sitting in an extreme minority. The [[Solidarity Party (Urcea)|Solidarity Party]] has struggled to compete in Urceopolis as it has in other cities since the decline of its predecessor, the National Democratic Party, finishing in third in most elections since 2015. The politics of the city trend towards liberal centrism, favoring a form of cosmopolitanism with some limited traditional influences. | Traditionally, the City of Urceopolis was under the control of the left-liberal faction of the [[Commonwealth Union (Urcea)|Commonwealth Union]] for most of the 20th century. The [[National Pact (Urcea)|National Pact]], which began its history as a Urceopolitan political club, often represented a large minority party. The Urcean left in various forms was often politically successful in poorer areas like Campori, but was usually more successful in the [[Concilium Daoni]] elections than municipal elections. Since the [[2015 Urcean elections|2015 realignment]], however, the [[National Pact (Urcea)|National Pact]] has been ascendant within the city, with the local party especially emphasizing its [[Crown Liberalism|Crown Liberal]] positions. The left wing [[Social Labor Party (Urcea)|Social Labor Party]] is the second most successful party since 2015, having the second largest number of seats on the Archcathedral Council as of 2026, although sitting in an extreme minority. The [[Solidarity Party (Urcea)|Solidarity Party]] has struggled to compete in Urceopolis as it has in other cities since the decline of its predecessor, the National Democratic Party, finishing in third in most elections since 2015. The politics of the city trend towards liberal centrism, favoring a form of cosmopolitanism with some limited traditional influences. | ||
Since [[1940]], the City has been part of the [[Urceopolis_(Archduchy)#Archcathedral_Metropolitan_Area_Authority|Archcathedral Metropolitan Area Authority]], a special governing unit created by the [[Government of Urcea|Urcean government]] for administering the greater Urceopolis area. Accordingly, some public functions are exercised by that body rather than the City of Urceopolis government. | |||
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