Venaria Reale
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| Venaria Reale | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Città di Venaria Reale | ||
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  Venaria Reale | ||
| Coordinates: 45°7′N 7°38′E / 45.117°N 7.633°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | 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 | Venariesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 10078 | |
| Dialing code | 011 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Venaria Reale (Piemontese: La Venerìa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 8 km northwest of Turin.
Venaria Reale borders the municipalities of Robassomero, Caselle Torinese, Druento, Borgaro Torinese, Turin, Pianezza, and Collegno.
A nineteenth 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 1667-1690 as a scenic background for the Royal Palace
- La Mandria Regional Park
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