| Bibbiena | |
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| Comune di Bibbiena | |
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Bibbiena
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Arezzo (AR) |
| Frazioni | Banzena, Bibbiena Stazione, Campi, Farneta, Marciano, Partina, Pian del ponte, Santa Maria del sasso, Serravalle, Soci, Terrossola |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniele Bernardini (since June 2009) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 86 km2 (33.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 12,574 |
| • Density | 146.2/km2 (378.7/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bibbienesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 52011 |
| Dialing code | 0575 |
| Patron saint | Sant'Ippolito |
| Saint day | August 13 |
| Website | Official website |
Bibbiena is a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany (Italy), the largest town in the valley of Casentino. It is located 60 kilometers (37.2 mi) from Florence, 30 kilometers (18.6 mi) from Arezzo, 60 kilometers (37.2 mi) from Siena and 20 kilometers (12.4 mi) from the Sanctuary of La Verna.
The town is on top of a hill at an altitude of 425 meters (1,394 ft).
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Bibbiena was originally an important Etruscan town that eventually evolved into a Medieval castle- portions of which, in the form of the "Torre dei Tarlati" and the "Porta dei Fabbri" still exist.
The religious buildings include:
The town holds its yearly "Rievocazione della Mea" festival on the last Sunday of Carnival and Shrove Tuesday as well as a similar celebration in the summer with parades in historical costume and a show in the main square.