Barberino di Mugello, Commune in Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Barberino di Mugello extends across 133.71 square kilometers of gentle hills and river valleys at 270 meters elevation in the Tuscany region of central Italy.
The town name possibly derives from Latin or Etruscan origins, with some theories suggesting connections to the personal name Barbarus or geographical features indicating altitude.
The annual Cantamaggio festival in May preserves traditional rural customs through singing, music performances, and reenactments of 19th century countryside life for local communities.
The municipality serves approximately 10,840 residents with postal code 50031, telephone prefix 055, and road and rail connections to Florence and major Italian cities.
San Silvestro serves as patron saint with celebrations on December 31st, marking the year's end with community festivities and religious ceremonies throughout the town.
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