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For the Tuscan wine region, see Carmignano (wine). For the comune in the province of Padua, see Carmignano di Brenta.
Carmignano — Comune — Comune di Carmignano 
Coat of armsLocation of Carmignano in Italy
CarmignanoCoordinates: 43°49′N 11°1′E / 43.817°N 11.017°E Country Italy Region Tuscany Province Prato (PO) Frazioni Artimino, Comeana, La Serra, S. Cristina a Mezzana, Seano, Poggio alla Malva Government – Mayor Doriano Cirri Area – Total 38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi) Elevation 189 m (620 ft) Population (31 March 2010)[1] – Total 14,067 – Density 364.4/km2 (943.9/sq mi) Demonym Carmignanesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) – Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 59015 Dialing code 055 Patron saint St. Michael Archangel Saint day 29 September Website Official website Carmignano is a comune (municipality) of c. 12,000 inhabitants in the province of Prato, part of the Italian region Tuscany. It is located about 20 km west of Florence and about 10 km southwest of Prato.
Carmignano borders the following municipalities: Capraia e Limite, Lastra a Signa, Montelupo Fiorentino, Poggio a Caiano, Prato, Quarrata, Signa, Vinci.
Main sights
The most important attraction of the town is the church of San Michele e Francesco (12th century), which houses a Pontormo.
The 10th century Rocca (Castle), in the upper part of the town, is well preserved. The frazione of Comeana is home to several Etruscan tombs (such as the Tumulus of Montefortini), while at Artimino is a Medicean Villa.
References
External links
Tuscany · Comuni of the Province of Prato Categories:- Cities and towns in Tuscany
- Communes of the Province of Prato
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