Venaria Reale (Piedmontese: La Venerìa) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northwest of Turin.
Venaria Reale | |
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Comune | |
Città di Venaria Reale | |
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Coordinates: 45°7′N 7°38′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Metropolitan city | 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 | |
• Total | 34,838 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Venariesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 10078 |
Dialing code | 011 |
Website | Official website |
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.
Venaria Reale is twinned with:
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