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Gaiole in Chianti

Gaiole in Chianti
Comune
Comune di Gaiole in Chianti
Pieve of Santa Maria in Spaltenna
Pieve of Santa Maria in Spaltenna
Coat of arms of Gaiole in Chianti
Coat of arms
Gaiole in Chianti is located in Italy
Gaiole in Chianti
Gaiole in Chianti
Location of Gaiole in Chianti in Italy
Coordinates: 43°28′N 11°26′E / 43.467°N 11.433°E / 43.467; 11.433
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province / Metropolitan city Siena (SI)
Frazioni Ama, Badia a Coltibuono, Barbischio, Brolio, Casanova, Castagnoli, Colle, Fietri, Galenda, La Madonna, Lecchi, Lucignano, Montegrossi, Monteluco T.V., Monti, Monti di Sotto, Nusenna, Poggio San Polo, Rietine, San Giusto alle Monache, San Martino, San Polo, San Regolo, San Sano, San Vincenti, Starda, Vertine
Government
 • Mayor Michele Pescini
Area
 • Total 129.0 km2 (49.8 sq mi)
Elevation 360 m (1,180 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)
 • Total 2,769
 • Density 21/km2 (56/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Gaiolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 53013
Dialing code 0577
Website Official website

Gaiole in Chianti is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Florence and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Siena. Forbes named it number one in its list of "Europe's Most Idyllic Places To Live."

Each year in March, a professional bicycle race is held, known as Strade Bianche in reference to the white gravel roads of the Sienna region. In October there is a public event, using many of the same roads, for vintage bicycle enthusiasts known as L'Eroica. This starts and finishes in Gaiole including a full week of festivities.


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