Reggello, Municipality in Tuscany, Italy.
Reggello is a municipality in the province of Florence in Tuscany, nestled between the northwestern side of Pratomagno mountain range and the Upper Valdarno valley. The town sits at approximately 390 meters elevation and contains residential areas mixed with wooded hillsides and open countryside.
The area shows evidence of Etruscan and Roman settlements, and was originally known as Castelvecchio di Cascia before being officially established as a municipality in 1773. This settlement history reflects the region's long occupation spanning multiple ancient and medieval periods.
The Parish Church of San Pietro houses works by Masaccio, including his early Triptych of San Giovenale from 1422, which draws art historians to this small town. The church remains a pilgrimage site where locals and visitors encounter Renaissance art in its original religious setting.
The municipality sits approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Florence and is reachable via regular bus services. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as exploring the hillside terrain involves walking through both town areas and surrounding countryside.
The Biogenetic Nature Reserve in Vallombrosa features paths linked to Saint Francis and Dante Alighieri, alongside extensive tree collections and arboreta. These forests connect religious, literary, and natural history within a single protected space.
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