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Pietrasanta is a town and comune on the coast of northern Tuscany in Italy, in the province of Lucca. Pietrasanta is part of Versilia, on the last foothills of the Apuan Alps, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Pisa. The town is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) off the coast, where the frazione of Marina di Pietrasanta is located.

Main square of Pietrasanta.
Main square of Pietrasanta.
Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta
Comune
Città di Pietrasanta
Cathedral square with the church of Sant'Agostino in the background.
Location of Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta
Location of Pietrasanta in Italy
Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°58′N 10°14′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceLucca (LU)
FrazioniCapezzano Monte, Capriglia, Strettoia (Montiscendi), Traversagna (Pollino), Vecchiuccio, Vallecchia, Solaio, Vitoio, Castello, Valdicastello, Crociale (Ponte Rosso), Africa (Pisanica), Macelli, Osterietta, Marina di Pietrasanta (Fiumetto, Tonfano, Motrone, Focette), Città Giardino (Le Pere)
Government
  MayorAlberto Stefano Giovannetti
Area
  Total41 km2 (16 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2018[2])[3]
  Total23,666
  Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
DemonymPietrasantini or Pietrasantesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
55044, 55045
Dialing code0584
Patron saintSts. Blaise and Martin
Saint dayFebruary 3
WebsiteOfficial website

It lies on the main road and rail link from Pisa to Genova, just north of Viareggio.


History


The town has Roman origins and part of the Roman wall still exists.

The medieval town was founded in 1255 upon the pre-existing "Rocca di Sala" fortress of the Lombards by Luca Guiscardo da Pietrasanta, from whom it got its name. Pietrasanta was at its height a part of the Republic of Genoa (1316–1328). The town is first mentioned in 1331 in records of Genoa, when it became a part of the Lucca along with the river port of Motrone, and was held until 1430. At that time it passed back to Genoa until 1484, when it was annexed to the Medici held seigniory of Florence.

In 1494, Charles VIII of France took control of the town. It remained a Luccan town again until Pope Leo X, a member of the Medici family, gave Pietrasanta back to his family. The town then became the capital of the Capitanato di Pietrasanta (Captaincy of Pietrasanta), which included all the main settlements of the historical heart of Versilia.

The town suffered a long period of decline during the 17th and 18th centuries, partially due to malaria. In 1841, Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany promoted several reconstruction projects (including the building of schools specially created to teach carving skills, and the reopening of the once famous quarries).


Culture


The area, like most of Tuscany in general, has long enjoyed the patronage of artists. Pietrasanta grew to importance during the 15th century, mainly due to its connection with marble. Michelangelo was the first sculptor to recognize the beauty of the local stone. It has continued to attract many artists including Fernando Botero, Joan Miró, Henry Moore, and Damien Hirst.[4] The town is still home to over 50 marble workshops and bronze foundries.[5]


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Pietrasanta is twinned with[6]


References


  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Data from Istat
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. "The drawing power of Pietrasanta's quarries". Financial Times. 2009-08-14. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
  5. Rysman, Laura (2019-12-04). "In Italy, Art Becomes Reality". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
  6. Official website page



На других языках


[de] Pietrasanta

Pietrasanta ist eine italienische Kleinstadt mit 23.542 Einwohnern (Stand: 31. Dezember 2019) in der Provinz Lucca in der nördlichen Toskana.
- [en] Pietrasanta

[es] Pietrasanta

Pietrasanta es una localidad y comuna de la Versilia en la costa norte de Toscana, en Italia, en la provincia de Lucca. En diciembre de 2007 tenía 24.609 habitantes. Pietrasanta se encuentra en las últimas estribaciones de los Alpes Apuanos. Está a unos 32 km al norte de Pisa, a una hora de Florencia, y a una hora y media de viaje desde Génova. El pueblo se asienta a 3 km de distancia desde la costa.

[ru] Пьетрасанта

Пьетраса́нта (итал. Pietrasanta) — коммуна в Италии, располагается в регионе Тоскана, в провинции Лукка.



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