Reggello
Reggello is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) southeast of Florence. The municipality borders with Castel San Niccolò, Castelfranco Piandiscò, Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Montemignaio, Pelago, and Rignano sull'Arno.
Reggello | |
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Comune di Reggello | |
Countrysyde in Reggello | |
Coat of arms | |
Reggello within the Metropolitan City of Florence | |
Location of Reggello | |
Reggello Location of Reggello in Italy Reggello Reggello (Tuscany) | |
Coordinates: 43°41′N 11°32′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
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 | 121.68 km2 (46.98 sq mi) |
Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
Population (31 December 2016)[2] | |
• Total | 16,340 |
• Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Reggellesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 50066 |
Dialing code | 055 |
Patron saint | St. James |
Website | Official website |
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.
Main sights
Reggello is home to the Abbey of Vallombrosa, located in the Vallombrosa forest, 10 km (6 mi) from the town centre.
Another sight is the Castle of Sammezzano, located near Leccio, that is a palazzo in Moorish Revival architectural style.
Sport
The local football team is called S.S. Resco Reggello, now playing in Promozione division.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.