Venaria Reale
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| Venaria Reale | |
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| Comune | |
| Città di Venaria Reale | |
Royal Palace of Venaria
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 Venaria Reale
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / 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 (30 September 2010[1]) | |
| • Total | 34,838 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Venariesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 10078 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Website | Official website |
Venaria Reale (Piedmontese: La Venerìa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northwest of Turin.
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
Twin towns — Sister cities
Venaria Reale is twinned with:
Brașov, Romania
Notes
References
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