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Comune in Piedmont, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rivalta di Torino is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 14 km southwest of Turin in the valley of the Sangone.
Rivalta di Torino | |
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Comune di Rivalta di Torino | |
![]() The Chapel of San Vittore and Corona. | |
Coordinates: 45°2′N 7°31′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
Frazioni | Gerbole, Pasta, Tetti Francesi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nicola De Ruggiero (PD) |
Area | |
• Total | 25.3 km2 (9.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
Population (31 December 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 19,422 |
• Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Rivaltesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 10040 |
Dialing code | 011 |
Website | Official website |
It is home to a medieval castle, around which the town originated starting from the 11th century. The castle and the village were owned by the Orsini local branch until 1823. The castle has a massive appearance and was once accessed through a drawbridge, now replaced by a stone one. In 1836 French writer Honoré de Balzac was guest of the local lord, count Cesare Benevello,[3] as testified by an inscription in the castle's court.