Vinci (English: /ˈvɪntʃi/ VIN-chee, Italian: [ˈvintʃi])[3] is a city[4] in the Italian region of Tuscany and comune of the Metropolitan City of Florence. The birthplace of Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci lies just outside the town.
Vinci | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Vinci | |
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Location of Vinci ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 43°47′N 10°55′E | |
Country | Italy |
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 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Torchia |
Area | |
• Total | 54 km2 (21 sq mi) |
Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
Population (30 November 2016)[2] | |
• Total | 14,579 |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Vinciani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 50059 |
Dialing code | 0571 |
ISTAT code | 048050 |
Patron saint | St. Andrew |
Website | Official website |
Vinci has two official sister cities as designated by Sister Cities International:
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