Carmignano Explained

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.

Geography

Carmignano borders the following municipalities: Capraia e Limite, Lastra a Signa, Montelupo Fiorentino, Poggio a Caiano, Prato, Quarrata, Signa, Vinci.

Main sights

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.

Churches

Villas

Culture

Carmignano is home to the following festivals:

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Notes and References

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