Figline Valdarno
Figline Valdarno (Italian pronunciation: [fiʎˈʎiːne valˈdarno]) is a frazione in the comune of Figline e Incisa Valdarno in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Florence. It is the birthplace of Marsilio Ficino.
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  Figline Valdarno Location of Figline Valdarno in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 43°37′N 11°28′E | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Metropolitan city | Florence (FI) |
| Comune | Figline e Incisa Valdarno |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2013) | |
| • Total | 17,136 |
| Demonym | Figlinesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 50063 |
| Dialing code | 055 |
| Patron saint | St. Romulus |
Pieve of San Romolo, at Gaville.
It was a separate commune until January 1, 2014.
Main sights
- Church of San Pietro al Terreno, known from 1148, restored in the 18th century
- Chapel of Villa di San Cerbone, with an Annunciation by Il Cigoli
- Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, with a panel by the Master of Figline (after 1317)
- Convent and Church of St. Francis
- Monastery of Santa Croce
- Pieve of San Romolo at Gaville, a Romanesque church with a rich sculptural decoration
- Abbey of San Cassiano
Transportation
The town is served by the station with frequent trains to Florence and Arezzo. Near the station there is a bus terminal that connects Figline with the towns nearby.
Twin towns
Canals, Valencia, Spain
Pfungstadt, Germany
References
External links
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