Santa Croce sull'Arno, Italian comune
Santa Croce sull'Arno is a small town in the Province of Pisa located near the Arno River. The town spreads across flat land with simple buildings and local shops that reflect the daily rhythms of its residents.
The town was founded around 1000 when families from Lucca settled near an oratory and found an old wooden cross that gave the place its name. Starting in the 1700s, leather working became the main industry and shaped the town's identity for centuries to come.
Santa Croce sull'Arno has been home to leather working for centuries and remains a hub for this craft today. Visitors can see traditional tanning methods in small workshops and factories throughout the town, where local artisans continue techniques passed down through generations.
The town is easy to walk through and well connected by small buses for getting around to shops and parks. The information office at Piazza Matteotti offers maps and assistance for visitors exploring the area.
The town is known for its amaretto cookies, made since the late 1800s and enjoyed with sweet Tuscan wines. Each year a festival celebrates this local sweet treat, where bakers compete to show off their best recipes that have been handed down through families.
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