Campi Bisenzio
Welcome to Campi Bisenzio!
Hello everyone! Today I'll talk about a wonderful Tuscan municipality, Campi Bisenzio. This beautiful city is located in the metropolitan city of Florence and has a population of about 48,066 inhabitants. Are you ready to discover everything about this special place? Let's begin our journey!
Physical Geography
Territory
The territory of Campi Bisenzio is flat and is located in the central part of the Florence-Prato-Pistoia plain. But be careful! The landscape is not lacking in charm: it is crossed by the Bisenzio river, which offers a breathtaking view and many interesting activities.
Seismic Classification
If you are passionate about natural phenomena, I inform you that the area is classified as seismic type 3s. So be careful!
Climate
The climate of Campi Bisenzio is classified as type D, with 1721 degree days. The atmospheric diffusivity is low, according to Ibimet CNR in 2002.
Origin of the Name
Campi Bisenzio has ancient origins: first it was called "Campi", as even the famous Dante Alighieri wrote in the Divine Comedy. The name probably derives from the division of the territory into different fields. In 1862, the official name was changed to Campi Bisenzio to reflect the presence of the river that crosses the city.
History
Symbols
The coat of arms of the Municipality of Campi Bisenzio is particular: it is an ancient coat of arms that portrays a rampant greyhound with a blue collar on a red background. Above it, a gold mural crown with an open wall of four doors, three of which are visible, and sixteen windows, nine of which are visible, surmounted by sixteen battlements. The banner consists of a red cloth with the above-mentioned coat of arms and the writing "Comune Campi Bisenzio" in gold on two lines at the top and bottom.
Monuments and Places of Interest
The village of Campi Bisenzio offers many interesting attractions. In particular, the numerous churches dating back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance are worth a visit. In this list, we find:
- The Church of Santo Stefano in Campi, dating back to the 10th century
- The Church of the Sacred Heart in Campi Bisenzio
- The Church of San Lorenzo in Campi Bisenzio
- The Church of Santa Maria in Campi, dating back to the 11th century
- The Church of SS Lorenzo and Martino in Campi, dating back to the 14th century, and the Convent of the Bettine
- The Church of SS Quirico and Giulitta in Capalle, dating back to the 14th century
- The Church of San Piero in Ponti in Campi, dating back to the 12th century
- The Church of Sant'Andrea in San Donnino, with frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio, dating back to the 14th century
- The Church of San Donnino in Campi, dating back to the 9th century
But it's not just the churches that attract visitors. A must-see is the Church of the Autostrada del Sole, a contemporary work of the architect Giovanni Michelucci, located near the Firenze Nord exit.
Civil Architecture
Campi Bisenzio's civil architectural heritage is equally fascinating. Here are the main places of interest:
- Villa Montalvo, a 17th-century villa
- Villa Rucellai, a villa dating back to the 17th century
- Palazzo Spartaco Conti, dating back to the 13th century
- Palazzo Benini
- Teatrodante Carlo Monni
- Villa Il Palagio
But the capital is not the only area of interest in the city. In San Lorenzo, we find the beautiful Villa Il Palagio.
Military Architecture
Finally, in Campi Bisenzio, there is no shortage of military constructions: among these, the Rocca Strozzi and the Walls of Campi Bisenzio dating back to the 14th century.
Conclusion
Here is my presentation of Campi Bisenzio. I hope I have made you discover all the secrets and hidden treasures of the town. I can't wait to visit it!
