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Novoli, Florence

Coordinates: 43°47′31″N 11°13′48″E / 43.792°N 11.230°E / 43.792; 11.230
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Faculty of Social Sciences in Novoli, University of Florence

Novoli is a city quarter in the northwestern part of Florence, Italy. It was part of the former comune of Pellegrino until 1865, when it became a part of the comune of Florence.

Modern history

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Novoli was known primarily as an industrial area until the 1970s, when it started to develop as a "chaotic" and "dreary" residential neighbourhood.[1][2]

Italian car manufacturer Fiat decided to close its factory in Novoli in the 1980s.[3] The company agreed to donate land to the city of Florence, in return for permission to develop the rest of the area into a satellite town.[3][2]

Buildings

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Notable buildings in Novoli include:

References

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  1. ^ Babalis, Dimitra (2011). Chronocity: Sensitive Interventions in Historic Environment. Alinea Editrice. p. 61. ISBN 9788860556189.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ a b Ascot, Thomas (December 1987). "Fiat Launches Cultural Initiative". Europe. No. 36–37, 45. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via ProQuest.
  3. ^ a b Woodbridge, Sally B. (December 1989). "'TAKING PART' IN FLORENCE". Landscape Architecture Magazine. 79 (10): 32–34. JSTOR 44667005.

43°47′31″N 11°13′48″E / 43.792°N 11.230°E / 43.792; 11.230