Grinzane Cavour

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Comune di Grinzane Cavour
Coat of arms of Comune di Grinzane Cavour
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Cuneo (CN)
Mayor
Elevation m
Area 3.7 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004[1]) 1,863
 - Density 506/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°40′N 7°59′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0173
Postal code 12060
Frazioni Barzone, Gallo, Giacco, Grinzane


Location of Grinzane Cavour in Italy
Website: www.grinzane-cavour.it

Grinzane Cavour is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 km southeast of Turin and about 45 km northeast of Cuneo.

The castle of Grinzane Cavour.
The castle of Grinzane Cavour.

Grinzane Cavour borders the municipalities of Alba and Diano d'Alba.

Originally simply known as Grinzane, it switched to the current name in homage to Camillo Benso, Count Cavour, who was major of the city for 17 years.

The main attraction is the massive medieval castle. Grinzane Cavour is also the seat of the eponymous literary award.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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