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Monsummano Terme

January 01, 1970

Monsummano Terme is an comune located in the Province of Pistoia, Tuscany, central Italy. It is located in the Valdinievole, and is a popular spa resort.

Monsummano Terme
Comune
Comune di Monsummano Terme
Piazza Giusti.
Coat of arms
Location of Monsummano Terme
Monsummano Terme
Location of Monsummano Terme in Italy
Monsummano Terme
Monsummano Terme (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°52′N 10°49′E / 43.867°N 10.817°E / 43.867; 10.817
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvincePistoia (PT)
FrazioniBizzarrino, Cintolese, Grotta Giusti, Grotta Parlanti, Le Case, Monsummano Alto, Montevettolini, Pozzarello, Uggia, Violi
Government
 • MayorSimona de Caro
Area
[1]
 • Total32.62 km2 (12.59 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2017)[2]
 • Total21,138
 • Density650/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
DemonymMonsummanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
51015
Dialing code0572
Patron saintMaria SS. della Fontenova
Saint day9 June
WebsiteOfficial website

It is composed of two separate nuclei: Monsummano Alto, of Etruscan origins and with a castle (probably of Lombard origins) and a line of walls, overlook the lower Monsummano, built starting from 1602 around a sanctuary commissioned by Ferdinand I, Grand Duke of Tuscany.

It was the birthplace of French actor Yves Montand and Italian poet Giuseppe Giusti.

Geography edit

The district is located in the central-eastern Valdinievole, and is bordered to the north by the hills of Montalbano, to the south by the wetland Padule di Fucecchio, to the west by the Piana di Lucca, and to the east by the semi-hilly areas the town of Larciano.

Given the proximity to the Padule, the area displays a wealth of flora and fauna and is a meeting place for birdwatchers. The rivers are very short, of which the Candalla stream is the most prominent, flowing through the city center. The mountains are formed from the Montalbano chain, in which Vinci is located, and Monsummano Alto, which is 340 metres (1,120 ft), known for the unmistakable shape for its quarries, now disused, which have given unnaturally steep slopes on the mountain.

History edit

In Etruscan and Roman times, the Valdinievole was classified as a transit site, with some sacred resting places, as evidenced by a bronze piece of art from the 3rd century BC promachos of Hercules, found in 1887 at Castelmartini and today can be found at the city's museum. Going back to the Roman archeological sites (Villa San Paolo at Pozzarello, Vaiano and Segalare), on the slopes of Monte Albano.

The settlement of the castle of Monsummano Alto is documented from 1260, but probably existed since the previous century, or, as some have suggested due to the topology from the Lombard era. The castle was at the center of battles between Florence and Lucca, with its final conquest in 1331. The flat area was swampy (which can still be seen today through the Fucecchio Padule, close by), which became a human settlement in the second half of the 16th century with the construction of several farms and houses. The lower section of the town dates mainly to the seventeenth century, when, after the miraculous apparition of the Virgin on 9 June 1573, the Grand Duke Ferdinand I of Tuscany started the construction of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fontenuova (1602-1605) as well as other buildings for the reception of pilgrims, such as Osteria dei Pellegrini, now the city's Museum.

During the 19th century Monsummano Terme was home of writer and former fascist politician Ferdinando Martini (his former Villa Renatico-Martini is now houses the Museum of Contemporary Art and of the Twentieth Century, and museum dedicated to the patriotic poet Giuseppe Giusti. His birthplace and a memorial at the center of the square have both become dedicated to him. The monument also symbolizes his distaste for the clergy, showing the poet facing way from the church.

The city, after a flow emigration with the advent of Fascism, became a place of immigration in the years 1951–61, mainly from southern Italy, passing rapidly from 9,708 residents (in 1951) to 11,631 (1961), due to the footwear sectors rise.

Main sights edit

Monsummano, as well as being the center of one of the most important Italian footwear districts in the past (from the 1920s and even parts of the 19th century), is a spa town with two natural caves: Grotta Giusti and Grotta Parlanti, the latter recently undergoing renovation following the closure.

 
Tower of the di Monsummano Alto castle.
 
Entrance to the Grotta Giusti spa.

Other sights include:

  • The medieval castle and fortifications. The elliptical shape have led to suppose a Lombard origin, but the castle is mentioned for the first time in the 11th century. It was occupied by the Florentines in 1314, but was recaptured one year later by Castruccio Castracani after the battle of Montecatini. Florence recaptured it in 1331. Of the castle today several gates and long stretches of the walls, partly covered by vegetation, as well as a single tower, remain.
  • Church of San Nicolao (12th century), included in the castle. It houses a 14th- to 15th-century wooden crucifix.
  • Sanctuary of Maria Santissima della Fontenuova (17th century). This sanctuary was built in 1602 by the Grand Duke Ferdinand I De Medici and is the located at the heart of Monsummano Terme. Grand Duke Ferdinand I appointed the construction of the Sanctuary exactly where the miraculous spring appeared.
  • San Michele e Lorenzo; Church has a lunette painted by Giusto Utens and a Madonna with Child and Saints attributed by some to Piero di Cosimo.
  • Villa medicea di Montevettolini. Located in the city of Montevettolini, it was founded around 1600 by architect Gherardo Mechini.
  • Grotta Giusti, thermal spa and resort
  • Theater Yves Montand
  • Trekking and birdwatching site on Monsummano hills next to Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa & Resort
  • Villa Renatico Martini

People edit

Twin towns edit

See also edit

Sources edit

  • Rauty, Natale (1989). Monsummano dalle origini all'età comunale. Pistoia: Società pistoiese di storia patria.
  • Rauty, Natale (1986). L'archivio del comune di Monsummano Terme. Monsummano Terme: Assessorato alla cultura of Monsummano Terme.

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Monsummano Terme.
  • Tourism in Monsummano
  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.

January 01, 1970
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with a castle probably of Lombard origins and a line of walls overlook the lower Monsummano built starting from 1602 around a sanctuary commissioned by Ferdinand I Grand Duke of Tuscany It was the birthplace of French actor Yves Montand and Italian poet Giuseppe Giusti Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Main sights 4 People 5 Twin towns 6 See also 7 Sources 8 External linksGeography editThe district is located in the central eastern Valdinievole and is bordered to the north by the hills of Montalbano to the south by the wetland Padule di Fucecchio to the west by the Piana di Lucca and to the east by the semi hilly areas the town of Larciano Given the proximity to the Padule the area displays a wealth of flora and fauna and is a meeting place for birdwatchers The rivers are very short of which the Candalla stream is the most prominent flowing through the city center The mountains are formed from the Montalbano chain in which Vinci is located and Monsummano Alto which is 340 metres 1 120 ft known for the unmistakable shape for its quarries now disused which have given unnaturally steep slopes on the mountain History editIn Etruscan and Roman times the Valdinievole was classified as a transit site with some sacred resting places as evidenced by a bronze piece of art from the 3rd century BC promachos of Hercules found in 1887 at Castelmartini and today can be found at the city s museum Going back to the Roman archeological sites Villa San Paolo at Pozzarello Vaiano and Segalare on the slopes of Monte Albano The settlement of the castle of Monsummano Alto is documented from 1260 but probably existed since the previous century or as some have suggested due to the topology from the Lombard era The castle was at the center of battles between Florence and Lucca with its final conquest in 1331 The flat area was swampy which can still be seen today through the Fucecchio Padule close by which became a human settlement in the second half of the 16th century with the construction of several farms and houses The lower section of the town dates mainly to the seventeenth century when after the miraculous apparition of the Virgin on 9 June 1573 the Grand Duke Ferdinand I of Tuscany started the construction of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fontenuova 1602 1605 as well as other buildings for the reception of pilgrims such as Osteria dei Pellegrini now the city s Museum During the 19th century Monsummano Terme was home of writer and former fascist politician Ferdinando Martini his former Villa Renatico Martini is now houses the Museum of Contemporary Art and of the Twentieth Century and museum dedicated to the patriotic poet Giuseppe Giusti His birthplace and a memorial at the center of the square have both become dedicated to him The monument also symbolizes his distaste for the clergy showing the poet facing way from the church The city after a flow emigration with the advent of Fascism became a place of immigration in the years 1951 61 mainly from southern Italy passing rapidly from 9 708 residents in 1951 to 11 631 1961 due to the footwear sectors rise Main sights editMonsummano as well as being the center of one of the most important Italian footwear districts in the past from the 1920s and even parts of the 19th century is a spa town with two natural caves Grotta Giusti and Grotta Parlanti the latter recently undergoing renovation following the closure nbsp Tower of the di Monsummano Alto castle nbsp Entrance to the Grotta Giusti spa Other sights include The medieval castle and fortifications The elliptical shape have led to suppose a Lombard origin but the castle is mentioned for the first time in the 11th century It was occupied by the Florentines in 1314 but was recaptured one year later by Castruccio Castracani after the battle of Montecatini Florence recaptured it in 1331 Of the castle today several gates and long stretches of the walls partly covered by vegetation as well as a single tower remain Church of San Nicolao 12th century included in the castle It houses a 14th to 15th century wooden crucifix Sanctuary of Maria Santissima della Fontenuova 17th century This sanctuary was built in 1602 by the Grand Duke Ferdinand I De Medici and is the located at the heart of Monsummano Terme Grand Duke Ferdinand I appointed the construction of the Sanctuary exactly where the miraculous spring appeared San Michele e Lorenzo Church has a lunette painted by Giusto Utens and a Madonna with Child and Saints attributed by some to Piero di Cosimo Villa medicea di Montevettolini Located in the city of Montevettolini it was founded around 1600 by architect Gherardo Mechini Grotta Giusti thermal spa and resort Theater Yves Montand Trekking and birdwatching site on Monsummano hills next to Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa amp Resort Villa Renatico MartiniPeople editGiuseppe Giusti poet Ferdinando Martini writer and politician Yves Montand Ivo Livi singer actor Fabio Galante football player Giampaolo Pazzini football playerTwin towns edit nbsp Decines Charpieu FranceSee also editAudio Analogue Polli company Sources editRauty Natale 1989 Monsummano dalle origini all eta comunale Pistoia Societa pistoiese di storia patria Rauty Natale 1986 L archivio del comune di Monsummano Terme Monsummano Terme Assessorato alla cultura of Monsummano Terme External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Monsummano Terme Valdinievoleest Tourism in Monsummano Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011 Italian National Institute of Statistics Retrieved 16 March 2019 Popolazione Residente al 1 Gennaio 2018 Italian National Institute of Statistics Retrieved 16 March 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Monsummano Terme amp oldid 1217913577, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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