Venaria Reale
Venaria Reale (Piedmontese: La Venerìa) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northwest of Turin.
Venaria Reale | |
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| Città di Venaria Reale | |
 Royal Palace of Venaria | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Venaria Reale 
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| Coordinates: 45°7′N 7°38′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Altessano, La Mandria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Catania (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 34,838 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Venariesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10078 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Website | Official website |
Venaria Reale borders the municipalities of Robassomero, Caselle Torinese, Druento, Borgaro Torinese, Turin, Pianezza, and Collegno.
A 19th century distinguished citizen of Venaria Reale was Michele Lessona, an illustrious scientist and decorated Senatore del Regno.
Main sights
- Royal Palace of Venaria (included in the UNESCO Heritage List in 1997)
- Historical center, designed by Amedeo di Castellamonte in 1667–90 as a scenic background for the Royal Palace
- La Mandria Regional Park
Notes
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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References
- A. Scaringella (1999), Venaria Reale, a rediscovered treasure, Torino: Ananke, ISBN 88-7325-045-9
External links
- Official website
- Reggia della Venaria Reale (Royal Palace of Venaria)
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