Reggello

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Reggello
Comune
Comune di Reggello
Countrysyde in Reggello
Countrysyde in Reggello
Reggello within the Province of Florence
Reggello within the Province of Florence
Location of Reggello
Map
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceFlorence (FI)
FrazioniCancelli, Canova, Cascia, Caselli, Ciliegi, Donnini, Leccio, Matassino, Montanino, Pietrapiana, Pontifogno, Prulli, Saltino, San Clemente, San Donato in Fronzano, Sant'Ellero, Tosi, Vaggio, Vallombrosa
Government
 • MayorCristiano Benucci (Partito Democratico)
Area
[1]
 • Total121.2 km2 (46.8 sq mi)
Elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2007)[2]
 • Total15,274
 • Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
DemonymReggellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
50066
Dialing code055
Patron saintSt. Jacopo
WebsiteOfficial website

Reggello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) southeast of Florence.

History

In 1966, seven people were killed and a neighborhood of Reggello was destroyed by a landslide triggered by the same rains that also flooded Florence.

Geography

The municipality borders with Castel San Niccolò (AR), Castelfranco di Sopra (AR), Figline Valdarno, Incisa in Val d'Arno, Montemignaio (AR), Pelago, Pian di Scò (AR) and Rignano sull'Arno. It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Cancelli, Canova, Cascia, Caselli, Ciliegi, Donnini, Leccio, Matassino, Montanino, Pietrapiana, Pontifogno, Prulli, Saltino, San Clemente, San Donato in Fronzano, Sant'Ellero, Tosi, Vaggio and Vallombrosa.

Main sights

The most famous point of interest is the Abbey of Vallombrosa, located in the famous Vallombrosa forest, 10 km (6 mi) from the town centre.

Another important sight is the Castle of Sammezzano, located near Leccio, that is a palazzo notable for its Moorish Revival architectural style.

Sport

The local football team is called S.S. Resco Reggello, now playing in Promozione division.

Gallery

  • Church of St. Agata at Arfoli
    Church of St. Agata at Arfoli
  • Bonsi Castle in Pietrapiana
    Bonsi Castle in Pietrapiana

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

Media related to Reggello at Wikimedia Commons

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