Rivalta di Torino explained

Rivalta di Torino
Official Name:Comune di Rivalta di Torino
Coordinates:45.0333°N 38°W
Region:Piedmont
Metropolitan City:Turin (TO)
Frazioni:Gerbole, Pasta, Tetti Francesi
Mayor Party:PD
Mayor:Nicola De Ruggiero
Area Total Km2:25.3
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:19422
Population As Of:31 December 2010
Population Demonym:Rivaltesi
Elevation M:295
Postal Code:10040
Area Code:011

Rivalta di Torino is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 14 km southwest of Turin in the valley of the Sangone.

It is home to a medieval castle, around which the town originated starting from the 11th century. The castle and the village were owned by the Orsini local branch until 1823. The castle has a massive appearance and was once accessed through a drawbridge, now replaced by a stone one. In 1836 French writer Honoré de Balzac was guest of the local lord, count Cesare Benevello,[2] as testified by an inscription in the castle's court.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. http://www.comune.rivalta.to.it/dettaglio_cerca.asp?idC=153 Castle description