Scandicci
| Scandicci | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Scandicci | |
The old town hall of Scandicci.
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 Scandicci
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| Coordinates: 43°45′N 11°10′E / 43.750°N 11.167°E | |
| 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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