The province of Florence ( Italian : provincia di Firenze ) was a province in the northeast of Tuscany region of Italy . The city or comune of Florence was both the capital of the province of Florence, and of the Region of Tuscany . It had an area of 3,514 square kilometres (1,357 sq mi) and a population of 1,012,180 as of 31 December 2014. The territory of the province was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance .
12-520: In 2015 the province was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Florence . The Province of Florence was bordered by the Province of Bologna in the north, the Province of Ravenna and Forlì-Cesena in the north-east, the provinces of Prato , Pistoia , Pisa and Lucca in the west; the Province of Siena in the south and the Province of Arezzo in the east and southeast. Much of the province lied in
24-473: A local variety of artichoke . Archaeological finds have revealed that Empoli was already settled in the early Roman Empire times, and continued to exist until the 4th century AD. The river acted as a communication way for the trade of agricultural products, together with the local amphorae . In the Tabula Peutingeriana of the 4th century Empoli is called in portu ("in the port") as a river port on
36-670: Is home to the Palazzo Pretorio and Boccaccio's House, while Vinci , birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci , houses a museum dedicated to the Italian polymath. Sesto Fiorentino is known for the Etruscan tomb “La Montagnola”. Wholesale and retail is the largest sector in the Metropolitan City: As of 2008 , almost 29% of the firms in the former Province of Florence were involved in it. Manufacturing, construction, real estate and agriculture are
48-542: The Metropolitan City of Florence , Tuscany , Italy, about 30 km (20 miles) southwest of Florence , to the south of the Arno in a plain formed by the river. The plain has been usable for agriculture since Roman times. The commune's territory becomes hilly as it departs from the river. Empoli is on the main railway line from Florence to Pisa , and is the point of divergence of a line to Siena . Empoli has an enduring tradition as an agricultural centre. It has given its name to
60-616: The Roman road Via Quinctia , which led from Fiesole and Florence to Pisa . Empoli was also on the Via Salaiola , connecting to Volterra 's salt ponds. Since the 8th century Empoli consolidated as a town around the castle, known as Emporium or Empolis . In 1119 it was absorbed into the Guidi counts' possessions. In 1182 it fell under Florentine rule. In 1260, after the Battle of Montaperti , Empoli
72-569: The chief products in the valley regions. Silk manufacturing was an important industry in the medieval times. Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci was born in the village of Anchiano , which is a part of the Metropolitan City of Florence. The capital Florence is a well known cultural and a large tourist centre. The Metropolitan City receives large number of tourists every year. The capital city Florence has been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site . Some major tourist attractions of
84-565: The city are Piazza del Duomo, Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Giotto's Bell Tower , the Loggia del Bigallo and Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore , Ponte Vecchio along with many others. Sights in Barberino di Mugello include Cattani Castle and Palazzo Pretorio. The Certosa del Galluzzo houses artworks by Pontormo . Giovanni Boccaccio 's hometown Certaldo
96-409: The next important ones with a percentage share of about 19.5%, 14%, 13.6% and 8% respectively. Tourism is also an important industry. Empoli is known for its ancient glass-making industry. 43°46′17″N 11°15′15″E / 43.7714°N 11.2542°E / 43.7714; 11.2542 Empoli Empoli ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈempoli] ) is a town and comune in
108-476: The plain of the Arno river . This Italian location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Metropolitan City of Florence The Metropolitan City of Florence ( Italian : città metropolitana di Firenze ) is an administrative division called metropolitan city in the Tuscany region of Italy . Its capital is the city of Florence . It replaced the province of Florence . It
120-493: The west, the province of Siena in the south and the province of Arezzo in the east and southeast. Much of its territory lies in the plain of the Arno river and has thus become an exurban sprawl around the city of Florence. The northeastern part of the metropolitan city, in the Apennines , remains less developed. Romagna Granducale is the name given to the region lying on the northern slopes of Apennines. Corn, wine and silk are
132-456: Was first created by the reform of local authorities (Law 142/1990) and then established by the Law 56/2014. It has been operative since 1 January 2015. The Metropolitan City of Florence is bordered by the Metropolitan City of Bologna in the north, the province of Ravenna and Forlì-Cesena in the north-east, the province of Prato , Pistoia and Lucca in the north-west, the province of Pisa in
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#1732852475579144-467: Was the seat of a famous council in which Farinata degli Uberti opposed the destruction of Florence. Later Empoli became an important fortress, and was therefore repeatedly sacked and attacked. In 1530 its fall marked the end of the independence of the Florentine Republic . The house of the painter Pontormo is in the frazione (hamlet) of Pontorme. Empoli's main association football team
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