Scarperia is a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Scarperia e San Piero, located in the Metropolitan City of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy, about north of Florence. It was an independent comune until 1 January 2014.
Main sights
Chiesa di San Gavino al Cornocchio Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista a Senni Prepositura dei Santi Jacopo e Filippo Oratorio della Madonna dei Terremoti Oratorio della Madonna del Vivaio Cappella della Madonna di Piazza Pieve di Santa Maria a Fagna Palazzo dei Vicari (Scarperia) Villa Panna Villa Il Torrino
Traditions and sport
Scarperia is renowned for the production of ferri taglienti (literally "cutting tools": knives, blades, razors, scissors), which is the main and most specialised craftsmanship in the area.Every year, on 8 September, the village celebrates the anniversary of its founding, during the event called Diotto.The Mugello Circuit, home to Grand Prix motorcycle racing, is located in the near surroundings of the village.
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