Vecchiano

Vecchiano
Comune
Comune di Vecchiano . Uno dei 1000 posti da visitare prima di morire.

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Vecchiano

Location of Vecchiano in Italy

Coordinates: 43°47′N 10°23′E / 43.783°N 10.383°E / 43.783; 10.383
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province / Metropolitan city Pisa (PI)
Frazioni Avane, Filettole, Migliarino Pisano, Nodica
Government
  Mayor Giancarlo Lunardi
Area
  Total 67.4 km2 (26.0 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (30 September 2010[1])
  Total 12,454
  Density 180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 56019
Dialing code 050
Website Official website

Vecchiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Florence and about 8 km (5 mi) north of Pisa. It is home to a castle, known as Gaetani or Lanfranchi castle, or as the hermitage of Santa Maria in Castello, which overlooks the town and the nearby plan.

Vecchiano borders the following municipalities: Lucca, Massarosa, San Giuliano Terme, Viareggio.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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