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Montevarchi is a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.

Montevarchi
Comune
Comune di Montevarchi
Montevarchi in May 2008
Location of Montevarchi
Montevarchi
Location of Montevarchi in Italy
Montevarchi
Montevarchi (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°31′43″N 11°34′12″E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceArezzo (AR)
FrazioniCaposelvi, Pestello, Levane, Levanella, Mercatale Valdarno, Moncioni, Rendola, Ricasoli, San Marco, San Tommè, Ventena
Government
  MayorSilvia Chiassai
Area
  Total56.67 km2 (21.88 sq mi)
Elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2018)[2]
  Total24,440
  Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montevarchini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
52025
Dialing code055
Patron saintSaint Lawrence
Saint day10 August
WebsiteOfficial website

History


The town of Montevarchi sprang up around 1100, near to a fortified Benedictine monastery, founded by bishop Elempert (986–1010)[3] of Arezzo. At first the castle belonged to the Marquis Bourbon del Monte di Santa Maria, then to the Count Guidi family. In 1273 ownership passed to the Signoria of Florence. One of the town's first podestà (mayor) was Brunetto Latini.

During the rule of the Medici, the town expanded considerably due to its flourishing agricultural trade and its wool and silk industries, controlled by the Woolmaker's Guild. Montevarchi remained under Florentine control until the end of the first half of the 18th century; then the town became part of the territory of Arezzo.

After the unification of Italy, it became an important centre for manufacture of felt hats and, during the post World War II period, of shoes, hats, ladies' and children's wear. Today it is still a clothes production hub, while also important in the production of electricity (one hydroelectric and one thermoelectric plant).

Montevarchi at the beginning of the 20th century.
Montevarchi at the beginning of the 20th century.

Geography


The comune is bordered by Bucine, Cavriglia, Gaiole in Chianti, Pergine Valdarno, San Giovanni Valdarno and Terranuova Bracciolini.


Main sights



Churches



Museums


The cassero, barracks of granducal Montevarchi's garrison.
The cassero, barracks of granducal Montevarchi's garrison.
14th-century fresco in La Ginestra Monastery.
14th-century fresco in La Ginestra Monastery.

Shopping



International relations



Sister cities


Montevarchi is twinned with:[5]


Cooperation



Notable people



References


  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. Robert Black (2007) Education and Society in Florentine Tuscany: Teachers, Pupils and Schools, c. 1250-1500 Volume 1, Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands ISBN 978-90-04-15853-5
  4. Shopping: SPACE - Prada & Miu Miu.
  5. "Gemellaggi e Cooperazione". comune.montevarchi.ar.it (in Italian). Montevarchi. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
  6. "Francesco Failli".
  7. "Francesco Mochi - Oxford Reference".
  8. Stinchelli, Enrico (2002). -vrF9Oa1AWE26WGCw&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Luca%20Canonici%22%20montevarchi&f=false Le stelle della lirica, p. 38. Gremese Editore. ISBN 8884401925 (in Italian)

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На других языках


- [en] Montevarchi

[es] Montevarchi

Montevarchi es una localidad italiana de la provincia de Arezzo , región de Toscana, con 23.919 habitantes.[3]

[ru] Монтеварки

Монтеварки (итал. Montevarchi) — коммуна в Италии, располагается в регионе Тоскана, в провинции Ареццо.



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