Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Turin (TO) Demonym(s) Rivolesi Province Province of Turin Dialling code 011 | Region Piedmont Elevation 390 m (1,280 ft) Area 29.5 km² Local time Monday 4:11 AM | |
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Frazioni Cascine Vica, Tetti Neirotti, Bruere Weather 12°C, Wind N at 6 km/h, 73% Humidity Points of interest Castle of Rivoli, Museo d'arte contempo, Casa del Conte Verde, Villa Melano | ||
Rivoli ([ˈriːvoli]), is a comune (municipality) established around the 1st century CE, in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, about 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of Turin. As of 2009, it had a population of 50,115.
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Map of Rivoli, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
Rivoli borders the following municipalities: Turin, Pianezza, Caselette, Alpignano, Collegno, Rosta, Grugliasco, Villarbasse, Rivalta di Torino, Orbassano.
History
Although unproven by archaeological and historical sources, it is thought that before the Roman conquest the area of Rivoli was inhabited by the Taurini, a tribe of the Ligures, who, after the 4th century BC, were most likely joined by a Celtic migration from southern France. The Romans conquered the area in 221 BC.
The first findings are from the 1st and 2nd century CE, belonging to Roman sepultures.
Main sights
The Castle of Rivoli, an unfinished residence of the Royal House of Savoy, currently houses a museum of contemporary art.
Other sights include: