Carmignano | |
Official Name: | Comune di Carmignano |
Coordinates: | 43.8167°N 12°W |
Region: | Tuscany |
Province: | Prato (PO) |
Frazioni: | Artimino, Bacchereto, Barchetto della Pineta, Capezzana, Castelvecchio, Colle Novelli, Comeana, Grumaggio, I Renacci, Il Pinone, Il Poggiolo, La Serra, Lazzera, Le Barche, Le Ginestre, Malinoci, Montalbiolo, Pianetto, Poggio alla Malva, San Martino, Santa Cristina a Mezzana, Seano, Spazzavento, Stazione, Verghereto, Verrucola |
Mayor: | Edoardo Prestanti |
Area Total Km2: | 38.43 |
Population Footnotes: | [1] |
Population Total: | 14541 |
Population As Of: | 31 May 2017 |
Population Demonym: | Carmignanesi |
Elevation M: | 189 |
Saint: | St. Michael Archangel |
Day: | 29 September |
Postal Code: | 59015 |
Area Code: | 055 |
Carmignano is a comune (municipality) in the province of Prato, part of the Italian region Tuscany. It is located about 20km (10miles) west of Florence and about 10km (10miles) southwest of Prato. It is the centre of the wine region of the same name.
Carmignano borders the following municipalities: Capraia e Limite, Lastra a Signa, Montelupo Fiorentino, Poggio a Caiano, Prato, Quarrata, Signa, Vinci.
The most important attraction of the town is the church of San Michele e San Francesco (12th century), which houses a Visitation by the Renaissance master Pontormo.
The 10th century Rocca ("Castle"), in the upper part of the town, is well preserved. The frazione of Comeana is home to several Etruscan tombs (such as the Tumulus of Montefortini), while at Artimino is a Medicean villa.
Carmignano is home to the following festivals: