Vicchio

Vicchio
—  Comune  —
Comune di Vicchio
Coat of arms
Vicchio Location of Vicchio in Italy
Coordinates: 43°56′N 11°28′E / 43.933°N 11.467°E / 43.933; 11.467Coordinates: 43°56′N 11°28′E / 43.933°N 11.467°E / 43.933; 11.467
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Province	Florence (FI)
Frazioni	Villore, Barbiana, Casole, Rupecanina, Gattaia, Molezzano, Caselle, Vespignano, Mattagnano, Piazzano, Santa Maria a Vezzano, Cistio
Government
- Mayor	Roberto Izzo
Area
- Total	139.0 km2 (53.7 sq mi)
Elevation	203 m (666 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
- Total	7,736
- Density	55.7/km2 (144.1/sq mi)
Demonym	Vicchiesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	50039
Dialing code	055
Patron saint	St. John the Baptist
Saint day	June 24
Website	Official website

Vicchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 km northeast of Florence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,736 and an area of 139.0 km².^[1]

Vicchio borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Lorenzo, Dicomano, Marradi, Pontassieve.

Three famous Italian painters were born near Vicchio: Giotto (in the frazione of Colle di Vespignano), Fra Angelico (at Rupecanina) and Armeno Mattioli. It was also the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Lully (Baptized Giovanni Battista Lulli), who would become the founder of the French opera tradition.

Demographic evolution

Twin cities

• Tolmin, Slovenia, since 1981

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

Media related to Vicchio at Wikimedia Commons

• Official website