Montaione

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Montaione is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Florence. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

Montaione
Comune di Montaione
Church of San Regolo.
Church of San Regolo.
Coat of arms of Montaione
Location of Montaione
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Montaione is located in Italy
Montaione
Montaione
Location of Montaione in Italy
Montaione is located in Tuscany
Montaione
Montaione
Montaione (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°33′12″N 10°54′42″E / 43.55333°N 10.91167°E / 43.55333; 10.91167
CountryItaly
RegionToscana
Metropolitan cityFlorence (FI)
FrazioniBarbialla, Casetta, Castelfalfi, Collegalli, Filicaja, Alberi, Iano, Sughera, Mura, Olmo, Palagio, Piaggia, Santo Stefano, San Vivaldo, Tonda, Vignale
Government
 • MayorPaolo Pomponi
Area
 • Total104.8 km2 (40.5 sq mi)
Elevation
342 m (1,122 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
 • Total3,640
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
DemonymMontaionesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
50050
Dialing code0571
Patron saintHoly Crucifix
Saint dayMay 3
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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The frazione of Filicaja was the starting point of Antonio da Filicaja for the invasion of Pisa by the Florentine army in 1509.

Main sights

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Nature

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The Italian Horse Protection Association (IHP) has its main base in Montaione's frazione of Filicaja.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat
  3. ^ "Toscana" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  4. ^ Where we are - IHP internet site
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