Santa Maria a Monte
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Santa Maria a Monte is a comune in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region of Tuscany. The town lies about Script error: No such module "convert". west of Florence and about Script error: No such module "convert". east of Pisa.
Geography
The main frazioni are the villages of Cerretti, Montecalvoli, San Donato and Tavolaia.
History
Famous for its military strategic importance (the hilly position made it more defendable against enemy attacks), Santa Maria a Monte has always been disputed between several Tuscan cities. As a matter of fact, Santa Maria a Monte passed from the influence of Lucca under the influence of Florence and, in the end, it became part of the Pisa territory. A famous landmark is Casa Carducci, where the Italian poet Giosuè Carducci is said to have spent his childhood.
Falorni
The località of Falorni has about 120 inhabitants (2005) and is about Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. Around Falorni there is a large portion of woods and cultivated areas, especially with olives. The place is situated in the low woody hills called Cerbaie. The only business situated in the village is a restaurant.
Sister cities
- Template:Flagicon Fontvieille, France, since 1991
- Template:Flagicon Tardajos, Spain
- Template:Flagicon Rabé de las Calzadas, Spain
References
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