| Carmignano | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Carmignano | |
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Carmignano
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Prato (PO) |
| Frazioni | Artimino, Comeana, La Serra, S. Cristina a Mezzana, Seano, Poggio alla Malva |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Doriano Cirri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 14,067 |
| • Density | 364.4/km2 (943.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Carmignanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 59015 |
| Dialing code | 055 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official website |
Carmignano is a comune (municipality) of c. 12,000 inhabitants in the province of Prato, part of the Italian region Tuscany. It is located about 20 km west of Florence and about 10 km southwest of Prato.
Carmignano borders the following municipalities: Capraia e Limite, Lastra a Signa, Montelupo Fiorentino, Poggio a Caiano, Prato, Quarrata, Signa, Vinci.
The most important attraction of the town is the church of San Michele e Francesco (12th century), which houses a Visitation by the Renaissance master Pontormo.
The 10th century Rocca (Castle), in the upper part of the town, is well preserved. The frazione of Comeana is home to several Etruscan tombs (such as the Tumulus of Montefortini), while at Artimino is a Medicean Villa.
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