Rivoli (Italy)

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Comune di Rivoli
Coat of arms of Comune di Rivoli
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Turin (TO)
Mayor
Elevation 390 m
Area 29.5 km²
Population
 - Total (as of 2004-12-31) 50,694
 - Density 1,717/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°4′N 7°31′E
Gentilic Rivolesi
Dialing code 011
Postal code
Frazioni Cascine Vica, Tetti Neirotti, Bruere
Patron St. Catherine of Alexandria
 - Day November 25
Website: www.comune.rivoli.to.it

Rivoli is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 14 km west of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 50,694 and an area of 29.5 km2.[1]

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

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[edit] History

Although unproven by archaeological and historical sources, it is thought that the area of Rivoli was inhabited by Celt tribes before the Roman conquest. The first findings are from the 1st and 2nd century AD, belonging to Roman sepultures.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] Main sights

Rivoli is famous for its castle, an unfinished Residence of the Royal House of Savoy which currently houses a museum of contemporary art.

[edit] Twin cities

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links