Lecore
Sant'Angelo a Lecore: A Tuscan Hamlet
Hello! Today we're talking about Sant'Angelo a Lecore, a hamlet situated in the metropolitan city of Florence, in Tuscany.
History
Sant'Angelo a Lecore has a long and interesting history dating back to the early Middle Ages and is documented in a donation deed from 1004 in favor of the bishop of Florence. In the post-war period, the hamlet had some moments of notoriety, such as in 1951 when it seemed it could become a film city, but the project was abandoned due to lack of funds. In 1955, the "Madonna Addolorata" housed in the parish church "started crying", causing a scandal of "miracle", which was however denied by the Archdiocese of Florence after a few months. In 1966, during the flood of Florence, the Ombrone Pistoiese broke its banks and its waters submerged the hamlet. In the 1970s, it was nominated to host the Florence airport, but the plan was abandoned due to the opposition from the municipalities of Campi Bisenzio and Prato and the decision to strengthen the Florence-Peretola airport.
Monuments and Places of Interest
The hamlet has some noteworthy places of interest, including the church of Sant'Angelo a Lecore and the chapel of San Macario, where it's possible to admire artworks from the 14th and 15th century. These places tell stories and important moments in the history of the tortuous beauty that is Tuscany.
Notes and Bibliography
For more informations about the hamlet of Sant'Angelo a Lecore, you can refer to volume 1 of the "Dizionario geografico fisico storico della Toscana" by Emanuele Repetti.
Other Projects
Sant'Angelo a Lecore is not only an Italian hamlet, but above all a place that can write the history of Italy thanks to its ancient stories, its traditions and its monuments.
I hope I've helped you discover this hidden gem of Tuscany. See you next time!
