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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Florence Borgo San Lorenzo Calenzano Campi Bisenzio Certaldo Empoli Fucecchio Greve In Chianti Pontassieve Scandicci Sesto Fiorentino Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | EmpoliItaly > Tuscany > Florence > EmpoliEmpoli is a town in Tuscany, Italy, about 30 km southwest of Florence. It is situated 30 m. above sea-level, to the south of the Arno. The principal church, the Collegiata, or Pieve di S. Andrea, founded in 1093, still preserves the lower part of the original arcaded facade in black, white and colored marble. The works of art which it once contained are most of them preserved in a gallery close by. Some of the other churches contain interesting works of art. The principal square is surrounded by old houses with arcades. The painter Jacopo Chimenti (Jacopo da Empoli), 1554-1640, was born here. Empoli is on the main railway line from Florence to Pisa, and is the point of divergence of a line to Siena. Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Florence, Tuscany Snippets of Articles Relating to EmpoliItaly > Tuscany In Florence, Tuscany’s capital, locals stroll through the fifteenth-century shops on the Ponte Vecchio and marvel at the city’s famous chapels, galleries and museums that are renowned for their display of Renaissance art. Italy > Tuscany > Massa Carrara Massa-Carrara is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is named after the two main towns in its territory: Massa and Carrara. Its capital is the city of Massa. Italy > Tuscany > Siena Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy, with an elevation of 322 m (1056 ft). The picturesque city remains an important cultural centre, specially for humanist disciplines. | |
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