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Scandicci

Scandicci
Comune
Comune di Scandicci
The old town hall of Scandicci.
The old town hall of Scandicci.
Scandicci is located in Italy
Scandicci
Scandicci
Location of Scandicci in Italy
Coordinates: 43°45′N 11°10′E / 43.750°N 11.167°E / 43.750; 11.167
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province / Metropolitan city 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 Sandro Fallani (Democratic Party)
Area
 • Total 59.6 km2 (23.0 sq mi)
Elevation 47 m (154 ft)
Population (30 November 2014)
 • Total 50,517
 • Density 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s) 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 Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 6 kilometres (4 miles) 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.

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 Badia a Settimo.



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