Scandicci

Scandicci
—  Comune  —
Comune di Scandicci
The old town hall of Scandicci.
Scandicci
Location of Scandicci in Italy
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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Main sights

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.

Twin cities

References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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