Casini
Casini: a small town near Florence
Hi everyone! Today I will talk to you about a small town called Casini, located in the municipality of Rufina in the metropolitan city of Florence. Located along the Sieve river and the state road 67, known as "Forlivese", this geographical hamlet officially belongs to the Contea.
The history of Casini
Casini was founded by Count Casini, whose family had a noble coat of arms very similar to that of the Medici. In 1919, the hamlet was hit by a terrible earthquake that caused several casualties and a lot of damage in the Valdisieve and Mugello areas.
Natural disasters
Due to its proximity to the Sieve river, Casini has been subject to several floods in the past. One of these, the historic one in 1966, had devastating consequences.
The economy of Casini
Be aware that the main economy of Casini comes from farming, although there are also some businesses dealing with woodworking and leatherworking.
Meeting places
In this geographical hamlet there is a parish church, although privately owned, where you can pray or visit the interior. In addition, I recommend passing by the cultural club ARCI Casini, where every two Saturday evenings dances with live orchestras of smooth ballroom music are organized.
Notes on the hamlet of Casini
Furthermore, to delve deeper into the topic, consult the Wikipedia page dedicated to the hamlet of Casini. It doesn't lack useful information!
Other projects of Casini
In addition to having a very interesting historical past, Casini represents an ideal starting point for hiking or cycling. Especially if you are looking for some peace and a nature experience.
In short, Casini is a small town that is definitely worth visiting. I hope I piqued your curiosity!
