Rivoli, Piedmont Explained

Rivoli, Piedmont should not be confused with Rivoli Veronese.

Rivoli
Official Name:Città di Rivoli
Coordinates:45.0667°N 38°W
Region:Piedmont
Metropolitan City:Turin (TO)
Frazioni:Cascine Vica, Tetti Neirotti, Bruere
Mayor:Franco Giusto Dessì
Area Total Km2:29.5
Population Total:48629
Population As Of:31 December 2017
Population Demonym:Rivolesi
Elevation M:390
Saint:Madonna della Stella
Day:Third Monday in September
Area Code:011

Rivoli (pronounced as /it/; Rìvole pronounced as /ˈriʋʊle/) is a comune (municipality) established around the 1st century CE, in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, about 14km (09miles) west of Turin. As of 1-1-2017, it had a population of 48,798.[1]

Rivoli borders the following municipalities: Turin, Pianezza, Caselette, Alpignano, Collegno, Rosta, Grugliasco, Villarbasse, Rivalta di Torino, Orbassano.

History

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 BC, were most likely joined by a Celtic migration from what is today 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

The Castle of Rivoli, an unfinished residence of the Royal House of Savoy, currently houses a museum of contemporary art.

Other sights include:

Twin towns - sister cities

Rivoli is twinned with:[2]

People

External links

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Città gemellate. comune.rivoli.to.it. Rivoli. it. 2019-12-16.