Romano Canavese

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Romano Canavese
Comune
Comune di Romano Canavese
Romano Canavese Panorama Parrocchiale.JPG
Coat of arms of Romano Canavese
Coat of arms
Romano Canavese is located in Italy
Romano Canavese
Romano Canavese
Location of Romano Canavese in Italy
Coordinates: 45°23′N 7°52′E / 45.383°N 7.867°E / 45.383; 7.867Coordinates: 45°23′N 7°52′E / 45.383°N 7.867°E / 45.383; 7.867
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Turin (TO)
Frazioni Canton Moretti, Cascine di Romano
Area
 • Total 11.2 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
Elevation 270 m (890 ft)
Population (28 February 2007)[1]
 • Total 2,941
 • Density 260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Romanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10090
Dialing code 0125
Website Official website

Romano Canavese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Turin.

Main sights[edit]

  • Communal Tower (14th century), now turned into a church bell tower, and the surrounding park.
  • Remains of the Ricetto (fortress)
  • Church of Santa Marta, in the Ricetto, dating to the 13th century but with a Baroque façade
  • Villa Bocca

References[edit]

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

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