Crespina Lorenzana
Crespina Lorenzana: The Municipality of the Province of Pisa
Crespina Lorenzana is a scattered municipality located in the province of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 5,447 inhabitants, the municipal seat is located in the hamlet of Crespina. In this text, we will talk about the geographic, historical, architectural, and demographic characteristics of this place.
Physical Geography
Climate
The climate of Crespina Lorenzana belongs to zone D, with an average atmospheric diffusivity, Ibimet CNR 2002. The classification indices are 1696 GR/G (Crespina) and 1750 GR/G (Lorenzana).
Territory
The area is seismically active and classified as zone 2 (medium-high seismicity), Ordinance PCM 3274 of 20/03/2003.
History
The municipality was established on January 1, 2014, through the merger of the Italian municipalities of Crespina and Lorenzana.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the banner of the Municipality of Crespina Lorenzana were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on July 12, 2018. The coat of arms depicts the triumphal crown and merlato band of Lorenzana and the porcupine of Crespina. The banner is a split flag of blue and yellow.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Crespina Lorenzana is rich in monuments and places of interest.
Religious Architecture
In the city, several parochial churches can be visited such as the Church of San Michele in Crespina, the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo in Cenaia, the Church of Saints Bartholomew and Christopher in Lorenzana, and the Church of Saints Jacopo and Christopher in Tripalle. Among the minor churches, we find the Church of Saints Fabiano and Sebastiano in Tremoleto and the Church of Our Lady of Comfort in the locality of Ceppaiano. In addition, the oratories of San Francesco and San Rocco in Crespina and the oratory of Santa Maria and San Ranieri in Villa Belvedere di Crespina can be visited.
Civil Architecture
Among the civil architecture of Crespina Lorenzana, there are Palazzo Lorenzi in Lorenzana, Tenuta Torre in Cenaia, Villa del Carretta or Villa Belvedere, Villa Ciuti, Villa Corsini Valdisonsi, Villa Giuli, Villa Il Casermone, Villa Il Poggio, Villa Ott, Villa San Giorgio or Villa Regnoli, Villa Sforni, and Villa Valery.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of Crespina Lorenzana has evolved over the years. Today, it has 5,447 inhabitants.
Distribution of Inhabitants
The city is divided into several hamlets such as Cenaia, Ceppaiano, Laura, Lavoria, Lorenzana, Tremoleto, and Tripalle. Cenaia has the highest population with 2,086 inhabitants, followed by Crespina with 592 inhabitants and Lorenzana with 329 inhabitants.
Anthropogenic Geography
Hamlets
In addition to the municipal seat of Crespina, there are seven other hamlets that make up the municipal territory of Crespina Lorenzana such as Cenaia, Ceppaiano, Laura, Lavoria, Lorenzana, Tremoleto, and Tripalle.
Other places in the territory
There are numerous places scattered throughout the municipal area that deserve to be visited.
Crespina Lorenzana is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. The Municipality offers the possibility to discover Tuscany from a different perspective, where religious, civil, and architectural interests converge. If you decide to visit the place, you can admire the demographic evolution of the city over the years and its numerous hamlets and localities.
