Reggello
| Reggello | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Reggello | ||
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Countrysyde in Reggello | ||
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.svg.png) Reggello within the Province of Florence | ||
  Reggello Location of Reggello in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 43°41′N 11°32′E / 43.683°N 11.533°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Tuscany | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Florence (FI) | |
| Frazioni | Cancelli, Canova, Cascia, Caselli, Ciliegi, Donnini, Leccio, Matassino, Montanino, Pietrapiana, Pontifogno, Prulli, Saltino, San Clemente, San Donato in Fronzano, Sant'Ellero, Tosi, Vaggio, Vallombrosa | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Cristiano Benucci (Partito Democratico) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 121.2 km2 (46.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2007)[1] | ||
| • Total | 15,274 | |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Reggellesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 50066 | |
| Dialing code | 055 | |
| Patron saint | St. Jacopo | |
| Website | Official 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
Bonsi Castle in Pietrapiana
References
External links
Media related to Reggello at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian) Reggello official website