Scandicci | |
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Comune di Scandicci | |
The old town hall of Scandicci. | |
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Coordinates: | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Florence (FI) |
Frazioni | Badia a Settimo, Capannuccia, Casellina, Granatieri, Le Bagnese, l'Olmo, Mosciano, Pieve a Settimo, Rinaldi, San Colombano, San Martino alla Palma, San Michele a Torri, San Vincenzo a Torri, Santa Maria a Marciola, Scandicci Alto, Vingone, Viottolone |
Government | |
• Mayor | Simone Gheri (Democratic Party) |
Area | |
• Total | 59.6 km2 (23 sq mi) |
Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
Population (1 January 2008)[1] | |
• Total | 49,562 |
• Density | 831.6/km2 (2,153.8/sq mi) |
Demonym | Scandiccesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 50018 |
Dialing code | 055 |
Patron saint | St. Zenobius |
Saint day | May 10 |
Website | Official website |
Scandicci (Italian pronunciation: [skanˈdittʃi]) is a comune (municipality) of c. 50,000 inhabitants in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 6 km southwest of Florence.
Scandicci borders the following municipalities: Campi Bisenzio, Florence, Impruneta, Lastra a Signa, Montespertoli, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Signa.
The settlement of Scandicci appeared in 1774 as Torri, and was later enlarged to incorporate several neighbouring communities.
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Scandicci's main attraction is the Villa i Collazzi, a Mannerist building whose design is attributed to Michelangelo. Other sights include:
Nearby is also the Abbey of the Saviour.