Vinci, Tuscany Explained

Vinci
Official Name:Comune di Vinci
Coordinates:43.7833°N 65°W
Region:Tuscany
Metropolitan City:Florence (FI)
Frazioni:Anchiano, Apparita, Badia a Passignano, Burrino, Collegonzi, Faltognano, La Stella, Mercatale, Orbignano, Petroio, Piccaratico, Salvino, San Donato, San Pantaleo, Santa Lucia, Sant'Amato, Sant'Ansano, Sovigliana, Spicchio, Toiano, Vitolini
Mayor:Giuseppe Torchia
Area Total Km2:54
Population Total:14579
Population As Of:30 November 2016
Population Demonym:Vinciani
Elevation M:97
Istat:048050
Saint:St. Andrew
Postal Code:50059
Area Code:0571

Vinci (pronounced as /it/)[1] is a Italian: [[comune]] of the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany.[2] The birthplace of Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci lies just outside the town.

Physical geography

Vinci is situated on the slopes of Montalbano, a hilly massif rich in vineyards and olive groves, characterized by terraces supported by distinctive dry stone walls.

The oldest part of Vinci has an almond-shaped layout, which is unusual for this area of Tuscany. Viewed from above, it resembles a two-masted boat (with the two masts being the tower of the Rocca dei Conti Guidi and the bell tower of the church of Santa Croce). For this reason, the historic center of Vinci is also known as “Castel della Nave” (Castle of the Ship).

Main sights

Twin towns

Vinci has two official sister cities as designated by Sister Cities International:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Wells, John. John C. Wells. Longman Pronunciation Dictionary. Pearson Longman. 3rd. 3 April 2008. 978-1-4058-8118-0.
  2. Web site: Comune di Vinci . it .
  3. Web site: The origin of the genius. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120712013515/http://www.museoleonardiano.it/eng/leonardo-country/leonardos-birthplace. 12 July 2012. 4 May 2019.
  4. Web site: Gemellaggi. . it. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923210031/http://www.comune.vinci.fi.it/index.php/gemellaggi.html. 23 September 2015. 11 June 2013.