Area 56.6 km² Local time Monday 7:22 AM | Elevation 310 m (1,020 ft) Postal code 52016 Dialling code 0575 | |
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Frazioni Rassina (capital), Calleta, Carda, Castel Focognano, Ornina, Pieve a Socana, Salutio, Zenna Demonym(s) Focognanesi or Rassinesi Weather 8°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 94% Humidity | ||
Castel Focognano is an Italian comune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. Although it is named after a village on the slopes of the Alpe di Catenaia, it is administered from the industrial town of Rassina.
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Map of Castel Focognano, Province of Arezzo, Italy
Geography
The comune lies in the Casentino valley on the left bank of the River Arno.
History
During World War II Rassina was home for many American soldiers who were hiding or preparing the offensive on the German army.
Many people were killed while fighting with Fascist soldiers.
In 1992 Rassina was completely flooded by the Arno river.
Economy
Today Rassina is expanding and is becoming one of Casentino's leading industrial centres. It is home to one of Europe's largest cement works.
References
Castel Focognano Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA