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Vaglia

Vaglia
Comune
Comune di Vaglia
Sanctuary of Montesenario.
Sanctuary of Montesenario.
Coat of arms of Vaglia
Coat of arms
Vaglia is located in Italy
Vaglia
Vaglia
Location of Vaglia in Italy
Coordinates: 43°55′N 11°17′E / 43.917°N 11.283°E / 43.917; 11.283Coordinates: 43°55′N 11°17′E / 43.917°N 11.283°E / 43.917; 11.283
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province / Metropolitan city Florence (FI)
Frazioni Bivigliano, Caselline, Fontebuona, Montorsoli, Mulinaccio, Paterno, Pratolino, Viliani
Government
 • Mayor Fabio Pieri
Area
 • Total 57.0 km2 (22.0 sq mi)
Elevation 290 m (950 ft)
Population (1 January 2007)
 • Total 5,073
 • Density 89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Vagliesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 50030
Dialing code 055
Patron saint St. Peter
Saint day June 29
Website Official website

Vaglia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Florence.

It is home to Villa Demidoff, housing the remains of the Villa Medici di Pratolino. The communal territory also includes the Sanctuary of Montesenario, one of the most important ones in Tuscany.




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