Pietrasanta
Comune in Tuscany, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Pietrasanta (surname).
Pietrasanta is a town and comune on the coast of northern Tuscany in Italy, in the province of Lucca. Pietrasanta is part of Versilia, on the last foothills of the Apuan Alps, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Pisa. The town is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) off the coast, where the frazione of Marina di Pietrasanta is located.
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Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta | |
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Città di Pietrasanta | |
Coordinates: 43°58′N 10°14′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Lucca (LU) |
Frazioni | Capezzano Monte, Capriglia, Strettoia (Montiscendi), Traversagna (Pollino), Vecchiuccio, Vallecchia, Solaio, Vitoio, Castello, Valdicastello, Crociale (Ponte Rosso), Africa (Pisanica), Macelli, Osterietta, Marina di Pietrasanta (Fiumetto, Tonfano, Motrone, Focette), Città Giardino (Le Pere) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Alberto Stefano Giovannetti |
Area | |
• Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 23,666 |
• Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Demonym | Pietrasantini or Pietrasantesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 55044, 55045 |
Dialing code | 0584 |
Patron saint | Sts. Blaise and Martin |
Saint day | February 3 |
Website | Official website |
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It is situated on the main road and rail link from Pisa to Genova, just north of Viareggio.