Venaria Reale

Venaria Reale
Comune
Città di Venaria Reale

Royal Palace of Venaria

Coat of arms
Venaria Reale

Location of Venaria Reale in Italy

Coordinates: 45°7′N 7°38′E / 45.117°N 7.633°E / 45.117; 7.633Coordinates: 45°7′N 7°38′E / 45.117°N 7.633°E / 45.117; 7.633
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(s) Venariesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10078
Dialing code 011
Website Official website

Venaria Reale (Piedmontese: La Venerìa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northwest of Turin.

Venaria Reale borders the municipalities of Robassomero, Caselle Torinese, Druento, Borgaro Torinese, Turin, Pianezza, and Collegno.

A 19th century distinguished citizen of Venaria Reale was Michele Lessona, an illustrious scientist and decorated Senatore del Regno.

Main sights

Twin towns — Sister cities

Venaria Reale is twinned with:

Notes

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

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