Chianni
Chianni is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Florence and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Pisa.
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| Comune di Chianni | |
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Location of Chianni 
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| Coordinates: 43°29′N 10°39′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Pisa (PI) |
| Frazioni | Rivalto |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giacomo Tarrini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.99 km2 (23.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 284 m (932 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,354 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Chiannerini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 56030 |
| Dialing code | 0587 |
| Website | Official website |
Its territory includes vast chestnut woods and cultivations of vine and olive trees.
Chianni borders the following municipalities: Casciana Terme Lari, Castellina Marittima, Lajatico, Riparbella, Santa Luce, Terricciola.
History
Before being under the rule of Florence, the medieval town of Chianni was fought over by the bishop of Volterra and the Republic of Pisa.[4] One of the largest attractions is the Chapel della Compagnia della Santissima Annuziata, hosting "beautiful frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tempesti."[5]
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- https://www.visittuscany.com/en/destinations/chianni/
- https://www.visittuscany.com/en/attractions/the-chapel-della-compagnia-della-santissima-annuziata/
External links
- Official website
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