Vicchio

Vicchio
Comune
Comune di Vicchio

Church of San Lorenzio in Villore

Coat of arms
Vicchio

Location of Vicchio in Italy

Coordinates: 43°56′N 11°28′E / 43.933°N 11.467°E / 43.933; 11.467Coordinates: 43°56′N 11°28′E / 43.933°N 11.467°E / 43.933; 11.467
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Florence (FI)
Frazioni Villore, Barbiana, Casole, Rupecanina, Gattaia, Molezzano, Caselle, Vespignano, Mattagnano, Piazzano, Santa Maria a Vezzano, Cistio
Government
  Mayor Roberto Izzo
Area
  Total 139.0 km2 (53.7 sq mi)
Elevation 203 m (666 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 7,736
  Density 56/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Vicchiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 50039
Dialing code 055
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day June 24
Website Official website
Ponte a Vicchio
Cimabue bridge in Vespignano

Vicchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Florence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,736 and an area of 139.0 square kilometres (53.7 sq mi).[1]

Vicchio borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Lorenzo, Dicomano, Marradi, Pontassieve.

Three famous Italian painters were born near Vicchio: Giotto (in the frazione of Colle di Vespignano), Fra Angelico (at Rupecanina) and Armeno Mattioli. There is a 3.2 meter statue of Giotto in Vicchio's central square, the Piazza di Giotto.[2] It was also the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Lully (Baptized Giovanni Battista Lulli), who would become the founder of the French opera tradition.

Demographic evolution

Twin cities

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. "Statua di Giotto". Retrieved July 15, 2015.

External links

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