Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Pisa (PI) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Province Province of Pisa Postal code 56010 | Region Tuscany Demonym(s) Vicaresi Elevation 12 m Local time Sunday 11:56 PM | |
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Frazioni Caprona, Cucigliana, Lugnano, San Giovanni alla Vena, Uliveto Terme Weather 12°C, Wind NE at 8 km/h, 93% Humidity | ||
Vicopisano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Florence and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Pisa. It occupies the former valley of the Arno River (which now flows some km southwards), bounded by the Monte Pisano from north.
Contents
- Map of 56010 Vicopisano Province of Pisa Italy
- Geography
- History
- Economy
- Main sights
- Personalities
- References
Map of 56010 Vicopisano Province of Pisa, Italy
Geography
Vicopisano borders the following municipalities: Bientina, Buti, Calci, Calcinaia, Cascina and San Giuliano Terme. It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Caprona, Cucigliana, Lugnano, San Giovanni alla Vena and Uliveto Terme.
History
In medieval times Vicopisano was a flourishing fortified center of the Republic of Pisa. It was conquered by Florence in 1406. Here a castle (Rocca Nuova) designed by Filippo Brunelleschi was built in 1434.
Economy
Economical activities include ceramics, mechanics (Piaggio) and bottling of mineral waters. The agriculture is based on olive oil and cereals.