Rivoli, Piedmont
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| Città di Rivoli | ||
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| Coordinates: 45°4′N 7°31′E / 45.067°N 7.517°ECoordinates: 45°4′N 7°31′E / 45.067°N 7.517°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Turin (TO) | |
| Frazioni | Cascine Vica, Tetti Neirotti, Bruere | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Franco Giusto Dessì | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) | |
| Population (30 April 2009) | ||
| • Total | 49,854 | |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Rivolesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | ||
| Dialing code | 011 | |
| Patron saint | Madonna della Stella | |
| Saint day | Third Monday in September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Rivoli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈriːvoli]), is a comune (municipality) established around the 1st century CE, in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 14 km west of Turin. As of 2009[update], it had a population of 50,115.[1]
Rivoli borders the following municipalities: Turin, Pianezza, Caselette, Alpignano, Collegno, Rosta, Grugliasco, Villarbasse, Rivalta di Torino, Orbassano.
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History[edit]
Although unproven by archaeological and historical sources, it is thought that before the Roman conquest the area of Rivoli was inhabited by the Taurini, a tribe of the Ligures, who, after the 4th century, were most likely joined by a Celt migration from southern France. The Romans conquered the area in 221 BC.
The first findings are from the 1st and 2nd century CE, belonging to Roman sepultures.
Main sights[edit]
Rivoli is home to a castle, an unfinished Residence of the Royal House of Savoy which currently houses a museum of contemporary art.
Other sights include:
- 14th-century house, called Casa del Conte Verde in English "Conte Verde house".
- Palazzo Piozzo
- Villa Colla park
- La Maison Musique, a former slaughterhouse
- Piazza Martiri, the most important square.Meeting point of the citizens during the winter period is built a skating rink.
Twin towns[edit]
Mollet del Vallès, Spain
Ravensburg, Germany
Kranj, Slovenia
Montélimar, France
Roman, Romania
