Rivalta di Torino
| Rivalta di Torino | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Rivalta di Torino | ||
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The Chapel of San Vittore and Corona. | ||
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  Rivalta di Torino Location of Rivalta di Torino in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°2′N 7°31′E / 45.033°N 7.517°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Turin (TO) | |
| Frazioni | Gerbole, Pasta, Tetti Francesi | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mauro Marinari | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.3 km2 (9.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 19,422 | |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Rivaltesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 10040 | |
| Dialing code | 011 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Rivalta di Torino is a comune (municipality) in the Province 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.
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Castle description