Cozzile
Discover Massa e Cozzile: a charming municipality in Tuscany
Massa e Cozzile is a charming Tuscan municipality located in the province of Pistoia. With its various villages, this scattered municipality extends over a hilly territory of great charm, which gives the region a unique atmosphere.
Physical geography
Massa e Cozzile is located in the central part of Valdinievole, where hills prevail. It is composed of various villages, including the beautiful Massa, Cozzile, Vacchereccia, Le Molina and Vangile. The landscape is dotted with olive groves and chestnut trees that stretch as far as the eye can see to offer breathtaking views. In the flat areas, one can find the inhabited centers of Margine Coperta, Bruceto, Traversagna and Biscolla.
History
Massa e Cozzile has a very ancient history. The municipality was given a coat of arms and a gonfalon by decree of the President of the Republic in 1997, while the flag was granted in 2020.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the most beautiful monuments in the territory of Massa e Cozzile, the religious architectures stand out, in particular the church of San Jacopo Maggiore in Cozzile and the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Massa.
Society
The municipality of Massa e Cozzile has 7,652 inhabitants. As of December 31, 2009, the resident foreign population was 733 people. The two nationalities most represented are Romania, with 3.35%, and Albania, with 2.80%.
Anthropological geography
The municipality of Massa e Cozzile includes five hamlets: Cozzile, Massa (municipal seat), Margine Coperta, Traversagna, and Vangile. There are also other places recognized by the municipality's statute, including Biscolla and Mortineto.
Economy
Massa e Cozzile has an economic activity driven mainly by tourism, thanks to the natural beauty and numerous historical monuments present. Agriculture represents one of the main resources of the territory, particularly olive and chestnut trees.
Infrastructure and transport
Massa e Cozzile is connected to Pistoia via the CTT Nord bus lines that pass through the former state road 435 Lucchese. With its suggestive panoramas and the beauty of its territory, visiting Massa e Cozzile also means immersing oneself in Tuscan tradition with its flavors and hospitality.
