Montevarchi | |
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— Comune — | |
Comune di Montevarchi | |
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Coordinates: 43°31′43″N 11°34′12″E / 43.52861°N 11.57°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Arezzo (AR) |
Frazioni | Caposelvi, Levane, Levanella, Mercatale Valdarno, Moncioni, Rendola, Ricasoli, San Marco, San Tommè, Ventena |
Government | |
• Mayor | Francesco Maria Grasso (PD) |
Area | |
• Total | 56.75 km2 (21.91 sq mi) |
Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
Population (31 March 2009) | |
• Total | 23,961 |
• Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Demonym | Montevarchini |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 52025 |
Dialing code | 055 |
Patron saint | Saint Lawrence |
Saint day | 10 August |
Website | Official website |
Montevarchi is a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.
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The town of Montevarchi sprang up around 1100, near to a fortified Benedictine monastery founded by bishop Elempert of Arezzo. At first the castle belonged to the Marquess 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).
The comune is bordered by Bucine, Cavriglia, Gaiole in Chianti, Pergine Valdarno, San Giovanni Valdarno and Terranuova Bracciolini.
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