Scarperia

Scarperia[1] is a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Scarperia e San Piero, located in the Metropolitan City of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Florence.

It was an independent comune until 1 January 2014.

Scarperia is renowned for the production of ferri taglienti[3] (literally "cutting tools": knives, blades, razors, scissors), which is the main and most specialised craftsmanship in the area.Every year, the village celebrates the anniversary of its founding, during the event called Diotto.

[4]The Mugello Circuit,[5] home to Grand Prix motorcycle racing, is located in the near surroundings of the town.

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Palazzo dei Vicari in Scarperia