Destinazioni - Comune
Vicchio
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Vicchio (Firenze)
Vicchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Florence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,736 and an area of 139.0 square kilometres (53.7 sq mi).
Vicchio borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Lorenzo, Dicomano, Marradi, Pontassieve.
Three famous Italian painters were born near Vicchio: Giotto (in the frazione of Colle di Vespignano), Fra Angelico (at Rupecanina) and Armeno Mattioli. It was also the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Lully (Baptized Giovanni Battista Lulli), who would become the founder of the French opera tradition.
Demographic evolution
Twin cities
Tolmin, Slovenia, since 1981
References
External links
Media related to Vicchio at Wikimedia Commons
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