Scarlino facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scarlino
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| Comune di Scarlino | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Tuscany | |
| Province | Grosseto (GR) | |
| Frazioni | Scarlino Scalo, Il Puntone | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 88.38 km2 (34.12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 3,409 | |
| • Density | 38.572/km2 (99.901/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Scarlinesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
58020
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| Dialing code | 0566 | |
| Patron saint | St. Martin | |
| Saint day | November 11 | |
| Website | www.comune.scarlino.gr.it | |
Scarlino is a small town in the Tuscany region of Italy. It's known as a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area. Scarlino is located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Florence and about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) northwest of Grosseto.
This charming town shares its borders with other nearby municipalities. These include Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica, Gavorrano, and Massa Marittima.
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What is the history of Scarlino?
Scarlino has a long and interesting history. It was first controlled by a powerful family called the Aldobrandeschi. After them, it was managed by the bishops of Roselle. Then, another family, the Alberti, took control.
In the 13th century, the Aldobrandeschi family bought Scarlino back. However, it later became part of the Republic of Pisa. After that, it was ruled by the Appiani family from Piombino. Scarlino remained part of the Principality of Piombino until the early 1800s. A short time later, it joined the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, which was a larger state in Italy.
What can you see in Scarlino?
Scarlino has several old and important buildings that are worth seeing. They tell stories of the town's past.
- Town Walls: These walls were first built around the 11th century. They were made stronger and repaired in the 13th century.
- Rocca Aldobrandesca: This is also known as the "Aldobrandeschi Castle." It's an old fortress that belonged to the Aldobrandeschi family.
- Church and Convent of San Donato: This is a religious building that includes both a church and a convent.
- Oratory of Santa Croce: An oratory is a small chapel or place for prayer.
- Church of San Martino: This church was built in the 14th century.
- Convent of Monte Muro: Another old convent located in the area.
How has Scarlino's population changed?
The number of people living in Scarlino has changed quite a bit over the years. In the late 1800s, the population was around 1,100 to 1,500 people. It grew steadily through the early 1900s, reaching over 2,700 by the 1920s. The population continued to increase, reaching its highest point in 1951 with 3,237 residents.
After 1951, the number of inhabitants went down for a while. By 1971, it was around 2,498. However, the population started to grow again in the following decades. By 2001, Scarlino had 3,136 people living there, showing a recovery in its population.
See also
In Spanish: Scarlino para niños
