Vicchio
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| Vicchio | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Vicchio | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Florence (FI) |
| Frazioni | Villore, Barbiana, Casole, Rupecanina, Gattaia, Molezzano, Caselle, Vespignano, Mattagnano, Piazzano, Santa Maria a Vezzano, Cistio |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Izzo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 139.0 km2 (53.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 7,736 |
| • Density | 56/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vicchiesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 50039 |
| Dialing code | 055 |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Saint day | June 24 |
| Website | Official website |
Vicchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Florence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,736 and an area of 139.0 square kilometres (53.7 sq mi).[1]
Vicchio borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Lorenzo, Dicomano, Marradi, Pontassieve.
Three famous Italian painters were born near Vicchio: Giotto (in the frazione of Colle di Vespignano), Fra Angelico (at Rupecanina) and Armeno Mattioli. There is a 3.2 meter statue of Giotto in Vicchio's central square, the Piazza di Giotto.[2] It was also the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Lully (Baptized Giovanni Battista Lulli), who would become the founder of the French opera tradition.
Demographic evolution
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