Pomaia

Pomaia is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Santa Luce, in the Province of Pisa. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 188.[1]

Pomaia
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Pomaia
Location of Pomaia in Italy
Coordinates: 43°26′2″N 10°33′59″E
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
ProvincePisa (PI)
ComuneSanta Luce
Elevation
176 m (577 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total264
Demonym(s)Pomaiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
56040
Dialing code(+39) 050

The village is known for the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute, one of the biggest Tibetan monasteries in Italy.[2]

Pomaia has an economy based on agriculture and tourism.

Main sights

  • Church of Santo Stefano, it is the main parish church of the village.

References


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