Vicopisano
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Vicopisano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Florence and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Pisa. It occupies the former valley of the Arno River (which now flows some km southwards), bounded by the Monte Pisano from north.
History
In medieval times Vicopisano was a flourishing fortified center of the Republic of Pisa. It was conquered by Florence in 1406. Here a castle (Rocca Nuova) designed by Filippo Brunelleschi was built in 1434. The Pieve di Santa Maria is a 12th-century parish church built in Romanesque style.
Geography
Vicopisano borders the following municipalities: Bientina, Buti, Calci, Calcinaia, Cascina and San Giuliano Terme.[3] It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Caprona, Cucigliana, Lugnano, Noce, San Giovanni alla Vena and Uliveto Terme.
Demographics
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Economy
Economical activities include ceramics, mechanics (Piaggio) and bottling of mineral waters. The agriculture is based on olive oil and cereals.
Main sights
- Brunelleschi Rocca (castle), with an annexed Romanesque church from the 12th century
- 12 medieval towers
- Pieve di Santa Maria (12th century), with 13th-century frescoes.
- Pieve di San Jacopo
- Palazzo Pretorio (12th century)
- Palazzo della Vecchia Posta (12th century)
- Villa Fehr
Gallery
- One of the towers of Vicopisano
- The town's square
Notable people
- Domenico Cavalca (1270-1342), writer
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ 42583
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External links
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- (in Italian) Vicopisano official website
- (in Italian) Vicopisano tourist portal
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- Bientina
- Buti
- Calci
- Calcinaia
- Capannoli
- Casale Marittimo
- Casciana Terme Lari
- Cascina
- Castelfranco di Sotto
- Castellina Marittima
- Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
- Chianni
- Crespina Lorenzana
- Fauglia
- Guardistallo
- Lajatico
- Montecatini Val di Cecina
- Montescudaio
- Monteverdi Marittimo
- Montopoli in Val d'Arno
- Orciano Pisano
- Palaia
- Peccioli
- Pisa
- Pomarance
- Ponsacco
- Pontedera
- Riparbella
- San Giuliano Terme
- San Miniato
- Santa Croce sull'Arno
- Santa Luce
- Santa Maria a Monte
- Terricciola
- Vecchiano
- Vicopisano
- Volterra
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