Rivalta di Torino

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Rivalta di Torino
Comune di Rivalta di Torino
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The Chapel of San Vittore and Corona.
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Rivalta di Torino
Rivalta di Torino (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°2′N7°31′E / 45.033°N 7.517°E / 45.033; 7.517
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Frazioni Gerbole, Pasta, Tetti Francesi
Government
  MayorNicola De Ruggiero (PD)
Area
[1]
  Total25.3 km2 (9.8 sq mi)
Elevation
295 m (968 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010) [2]
  Total19,422
  Density770/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rivaltesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10040
Dialing code 011
Website Official website

Rivalta di Torino is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City 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, [3] as testified by an inscription in the castle's court.

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. Castle description