Montevarchi
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| Comune di Montevarchi | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Arezzo (AR) |
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Area | 56.75 km² (22 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2005) | |
| - Total | 22,945 |
| - Density | 404/km² (1,046/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | Montevarchini |
| Dialing code | 055 |
| Postal code | 52025 |
| Frazioni | Caposelvi, Levane, Levanella, Mercatale Valdarno, Moncioni, Rendola, Ricasoli, San Marco, San Tommè, Ventena |
| Patron | Saint Lawrence |
| - Day | 10 August |
| Website: http://www.comune.montevarchi.ar.it/ | |
Montevarchi is a town in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.
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[edit] History
A castle existed in the area before the 11th century, around which a settlement grew. In the 12th century it was held by the Guidi family, but later was first under the influence of Arezzo and then of Florence.
Ater the unification of Italy, it became an important centre for manufacture of felt hats; today it is still a clothes production hub, while also important is the production of electric energy (one hydroelectrical and a thermoelectrical plant)
[edit] Main sights
- Collegiata (church) of St. Lawrence, built in the late 12th century. The medieval structure is now invisible under the 18th century reconstruction.
- Monastery of Ginestra.
- Church of Confraternita della Misericordia.
- Church of Sant'Andrea a Cennano in San Ludovico.
- Church of Santa Maria al Giglio.
[edit] Geography
The comune is bordered by Bucine, Cavriglia, Gaiole in Chianti, Pergine Valdarno, San Giovanni Valdarno and Terranuova Bracciolini.
[edit] Twin towns
Kanougou, Burkina Faso
Roanne, France, since 1988
Kitzingen, Germany, since 1984
Betlehem, Palestinian National Authority, since 1993
Bir Lehlu, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Rahat, Israel, since 2005
[edit] Notes and references
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