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Carraia

Tuscany, Italy · Europe

About Carraia

Carraia works well as a base: 10 minutes from Calenzano, 23km from Passo della Futa.

Carraia is a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 1,201, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carraia sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carraia to your route.

About Carraia

Calenzano (Italian pronunciation: [kalenˈdzaːno]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Florence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 15,557 and an area of 76.9 square kilometres (29.7 mi2). Calenzano

Read more borders the following municipalities: Barberino di Mugello, Campi Bisenzio, Prato, San Piero a Sieve, Sesto Fiorentino, Vaglia, Vaiano.

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Carraia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Carraia located?

Carraia is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.8953 latitude, 11.1819 longitude.

What is the population of Carraia?

Carraia has a population of approximately 1,201 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,201
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
43.8953, 11.1819

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Carraia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)

Brunelleschi's magnificent terracotta dome dominates the Florence skyline and remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.

15 km · about 30 min drive

historic highway

Autostrada del Sole

Italy's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Ponte Vecchio

Medieval stone arch bridge in Florence famous for the shops built along it, spanning the Arno River since 1345.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Uffizi Gallery

Italy's foremost art gallery, housing the greatest collection of Renaissance art including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Piazzale Michelangelo

A panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

16 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Mugello Circuit

Ferrari-owned circuit in a green Tuscan valley, host of the Italian MotoGP. Its 1.1 km start straight and fast sweepers make it one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Passo della Futa

A flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Rocchetta Mattei

Fever-dream castle in the Bologna Apennines mixing Moorish courtyards, onion domes and neo-Gothic halls, built by the eccentric healer Count Cesare Mattei from 1850. Reopened after decades of decay; book weekend tours ahead.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Carraia

  • Right hereAutostrada del SoleItaly's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
  • 16 kmPiazzale MichelangeloA panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
  • 23 kmPasso della FutaA flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
  • 43 kmStrada Chiantigiana (SR222)The classic Chianti wine road winds between Florence and Siena past vineyards, castles and cypress-lined ridges.
  • 52 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carraia.

Calenzano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 12,623

Prato

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 195,089

Sesto Fiorentino

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 45,656

Vaglia

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 885

Campi Bisenzio

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 32,871

Vaiano

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 8,243

Cavallina

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 1,729

San Donnino

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 5,772

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