Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Florence (FI) Demonym(s) Scandiccesi Postal code 50018 Local time Thursday 10:24 PM | Region Tuscany Elevation 47 m (154 ft) Area 59.6 km² Patron saint Zenobius of Florence | |
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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 Weather 14°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 72% Humidity |
Scandicci ([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.
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Map of 50018 Scandicci, Florence, Italy
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.
Main sights
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.
Twin cities
References
Scandicci Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA