Sesto Fiorentino

Located ten kilometers northeast of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino extends across the Tuscan landscape at coordinates 43.831721° N and 11.1992239° E.

The area holds ancient roots dating to the Mesolithic period, with later Roman establishment as 'Sextus ab urbe lapis', marking six miles from Florence.

The Manifattura di Doccia, established in 1735, developed into a major porcelain manufacturing center that influenced the entire region's artistic production.

Firenze Peretola Airport stands just 2.6 kilometers from Sesto Fiorentino, providing direct transportation links to major European destinations.

The town's pottery industry expanded significantly in the 19th century, leading to the establishment of more than one hundred pottery production facilities.

Location: Metropolitan City of Florence

Capital city: Sesto Fiorentino

Elevation above the sea: 55 m

Shares border with: Calenzano, Campi Bisenzio, Fiesole, Florence, Vaglia

Website: http://comune.sesto-fiorentino.fi.it

GPS coordinates: 43.83333,11.20000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43