San Piero a Sieve

San Piero a Sieve is a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Scarperia e San Piero, located in the Metropolitan City of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Florence. It was an independent comune until 1 January 2014.

San Piero a Sieve
The pieve of San Pietro
The pieve of San Pietro
San Piero a Sieve is located in Italy
San Piero a Sieve
San Piero a Sieve
Location of San Piero a Sieve in Italy
Coordinates: 43°57′36″N 11°19′18″E
Country Italy
RegionTuscany
ProvinceFlorence (FI)
ComuneScarperia e San Piero
Elevation
212 m (696 ft)
Population
  Total2,857
DemonymSanpierini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
50037
Dialing code055
Patron saintSt. Peter
Saint day29 June

Main sights

  • Pieve of San Pietro. It houses a baptismal font from the house of Giovanni della Robbia (c. 1508)
  • Church of San Niccolò a Spugnole
  • Medici fortress of San Martino

The Medici Villa del Trebbio is located within the territory of San Piero.

References

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