Demonym(s) Santenesi Patron saint Lawrence of Rome | Elevation 237 m (778 ft) Local time Wednesday 5:53 AM Postal code 10026 | |
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Frazioni Carolina, Case Nuove, Gamenario, Luserna, San Salvà, Tetti Agostino, Tetti Busso, Tetti Giro Weather 12°C, Wind N at 6 km/h, 80% Humidity | ||
Santena (pron. sàntena; in Piedmontese Santna) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Turin on the right bank of the Po.
Map of 10026 Santena Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
The frazione of Gamenario is known for the Battle of Gamenario, fought on 22 April 1345 between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. Sights include the castle, built by Carlo Ottavio Benso in 1712–20. It houses furnitures and memories of the families who lived there, including a vase donated by Napoleon III of France to Camillo Benso, Conte di Cavour in 1856. Nearby is a 23-hectare (57-acre) English landscape garden built under Cavour's father, Michele Benso, in the early 18th century.
Santena borders the following municipalities: Chieri, Cambiano, Trofarello, Poirino, and Villastellone.