Signa, Italy

Signa, Italy

Signa Italy

Signa is a town (comune) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, about 12 kilometres (7 miles) west of Florence. Signa shares borders with the following municipalities: Campi Bisenzio, Carmignano, Lastra a Signa, Poggio a Caiano and Scandicci. The origins of Signa are uncertain. It most likely already existed in ancient times, although it is not known whether it was founded by the Etruscans or the Romans. It is rarely mentioned in the Early Middle Ages: Charlemagne is said to have granted one of his captains a “Castle of Signa”, though this is disputed. The local parish churches of San Giovanni Battista and San Lorenzo are recorded in a document dated 977/978 AD. Signa grew in local importance in the 14th century after the construction of a nearby bridge, the only one in the area that allowed crossing of the Arno river. It was later taken by the condottiero Castruccio Castracani and is also referenced in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. In the 19th century, Signa became an important centre of craftsmanship.
Recommended airport
Firenze Airport (FLR)
Nearby destinations
  • Florence a 12.72 km
  • Tuscany a 25.97 km
  • Lucca a 48.65 km