Chiavazza

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Chiavazza
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Chiavazza
Location of Chiavazza in Italy
Coordinates: 45°36′06″N8°4′28″E / 45.60167°N 8.07444°E / 45.60167; 8.07444
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Region Flag of Piedmont.svg  Piedmont
Province Biella (BI)
Comune biella
Elevation
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390 m (1,280 ft)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13900
Dialing code (+39) 015
A former factory in Chiavazza. Biella-archeologia industriale a Chiavazza.JPG
A former factory in Chiavazza.

Chiavazza is a frazione (parish) of the municipality of Biella, in Piedmont, northern Italy.

Overview

Chiavazza is a borough located in the eastern sector of the city, to which it is connected by a bridge above the Cervo River, and was once a separate commune. It is crossed by the Via Milano, which connects Biella to Vigliano Biellese. Along the road are numerous villas, including the Villa Mosca, surrounded by a lavish 18th century-style garden.

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References

  1. CTR (Carta Tecnica Regionale) 1:10.000, Regione Piemonte, Settore Cartografico and Settore Sistema Informativo Territoriale, 2007 raster version