Abetone
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| Comune dell'Abetone | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Pistoia (PT) |
| Mayor | Giuseppe Montagna |
| Elevation | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) |
| Area | 31.2 km² (12 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 699 |
| - Density | 22/km² (57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Abetonesi |
| Dialing code | 0573 |
| Postal code | 51021 |
| Frazioni | Cecchetto, Fontana Vaccaia, Le Regine, Faidello, Val di Luce |
| Website: www.comune.abetone.pt.it/ | |
Abetone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pistoia in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 60 km northwest of Florence and about 30 km northwest of Pistoia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 699 and an area of 31.2 km².[1]
Abetone borders the following municipalities: Bagni di Lucca, Coreglia Antelminelli, Cutigliano, Fiumalbo.
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[edit] History
Abetone (in Italian: "large fir") was created as a custom post on the main road from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Duchy of Modena, built from 1732. The name derives from that of a large tree cut down to allow the construction proceed.
Starting from the early 20th century it became a renowned skiing resort. Zeno Colò, one of the greatest Italian skiers, was born here in 1920.
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