Subbiano
Discovering Subbiano
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about Subbiano, a town located in the province of Arezzo in Tuscany. With its 6,265 inhabitants, Subbiano is about 12 kilometers from Arezzo, up the Casentino valley on the left bank of the Arno river. The landscape varies from modern buildings to old farmhouses, with cultivated fields of olive trees or vineyards. The municipality extends between the northwest and south of the Alpe di Catenaia, which is the most important mountainous relief.
Historical background
The first settlements
The oldest findings of human settlement date back to between 3000 and 1000 BC, when the tribes of the time focused on livestock and agriculture on the Alpe di Catenaia. They knew how to work ceramics, weaving, and stonework for use on arrows or knives, and their religious worship focused on the sun god. According to a more reliable version, the name of Subbiano would be of Latin derivation from the Roman gentilic Sevius, a centurion, then corrupted into Suvius from which vicus Suvianum and then Subbiano.
Monuments and places of interest
Subbiano is rich in monuments and places of interest, some of which I list below:
- Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione (Subbiano)
- Church of Santa Maria (Subbiano)
- Castle of Subbiano
- Castle of Castelnuovo
- Castle of Valenzano
- Palazzo Ducci
- Palazzo Subiani-Ducci
- Palazzo del Podestà
- Church of San Giovanni Battista
In addition, in the cemetery of the hamlet there is a chapel decorated by Galileo Chini.
Social life
Demographic evolution
In recent years, the population of the city has gradually increased. According to ISTAT data as of December 31, 2009, the foreign population residing in Subbiano was 652 people. The nationalities most represented based on their percentage of the total resident population were Romania, Albania, and North Macedonia.
Administration
Subbiano has seen several administrations over the years, and here is a table of the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality.
Sports
The city of Subbiano offers various sports opportunities for residents, including football, swimming, tennis, marathon, and volleyball.
Conclusion
Here is a personalized overview of the city of Subbiano. If you are looking for a quiet place with a traditional lifestyle, Subbiano may be the city for you. Visit the official website of the city to learn more!
