Figline_Valdarno

Figline Valdarno

Figline Valdarno

Frazione in Tuscany, Italy

Figline Valdarno (Italian pronunciation: [fiʎˈʎiːne valˈdarno]) is a frazione in the comune of Figline e Incisa Valdarno in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Florence. It is the birthplace of Marsilio Ficino.

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Pieve of San Romolo, at Gaville.

It was a separate commune until January 1, 2014.

Main sights

  • Church of San Pietro al Terreno, known from 1148, restored in the 18th century
  • Chapel of Villa di San Cerbone, with an Annunciation by Il Cigoli
  • Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, with a panel by the Master of Figline (after 1317)
  • Convent and Church of St. Francis
  • Monastery of Santa Croce
  • Pieve of San Romolo at Gaville, Romanesque rural parish church with a rich sculptural decoration
  • Abbey of San Cassiano

Transportation

Railway station.
See also: Figline Valdarno railway station

The town is served by the station with frequent trains to Florence and Arezzo. Near the station there is a bus terminal that connects Figline with the towns nearby.

Twin towns

References

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