Vecchiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Florence and about 8 km (5 mi) north of Pisa. It is home to a castle, known as Gaetani or Lanfranchi castle, or as the hermitage of Santa Maria in Castello, which overlooks the town and the nearby plan.
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Vecchiano | |
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Comune | |
| Comune di Vecchiano | |
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Location of Vecchiano ![]() | |
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| Coordinates: 43°47′N 10°23′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Pisa (PI) |
| Frazioni | Avane, Filettole, Migliarino Pisano, Nodica |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Massimiliano Angori |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.4 km2 (26.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,189 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vecchianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 56019 |
| Dialing code | 050 |
| Patron saint | St. Alexander |
| Saint day | 3 May |
| Website | Official website |
Vecchiano borders the following municipalities: Lucca, Massarosa, San Giuliano Terme, Viareggio.
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