Forno Canavese
Welcome to the Municipality of Forno Canavese
Hello everyone! We are here to talk about the beautiful town of Forno Canavese, located in the metropolitan city of Turin in Piedmont, Italy. With its 3,235 inhabitants, the municipality is located on the very first mountain elevations of Canavese, crossed by the Viana (stream) and covering an area of 16.7 square kilometers. The highest point is reached on the summit of Soglio mountain (1,971 m above sea level).
Origins of the Name
The toponym is linked to the presence of numerous lime kilns in the surrounding territory of the town. This aspect had considerable importance for the town, so much so that the coat of arms depicts a furnace with the Latin motto "Virtus et labor ad solium ducunt" (Virtue and work lead to the throne).
History
The presence of archaeological artifacts testifies to the existence of a settlement inhabited in Roman times. During the Middle Ages, the village was a fiefdom of the Valperga, a noble dynasty of Piedmont, and the Marquis of Monferrato until 1631, when it passed to the House of Savoy. Until 1926, the name of the village was Forno di Rivara.
During World War II, in the autumn of 1943, a partisan group in the area formed the Monte Soglio Brigade. The area around the mountain was the scene of clashes with the Nazi-Fascist forces, among which the most famous episode is the battle of Monte Soglio on December 8, 1943. Among the ranks of the partisans, there were 25 casualties, seven of whom, including those awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor, Saverio Papandrea and Bartolomeo Grassa, died in combat, while the other eighteen, after being captured, were shot in front of the Fascist House of Forno on December 9.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Forno Canavese is a beautiful town that offers many tourist attractions. Let's start with the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, located in the historic center of the town. It is an 18th-century Baroque building that houses numerous works of art.
The Sanctuary of the Milani, located on the hill of Santa Maria dei Milani, was the main church of the town until the construction of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Legends say that in this sanctuary, it is possible to admire a beautiful Virgin fresco framed in gold and, in another part of the building, one can see a statue of Saint Joseph that seems to move.
The Chapel of San Bernardo is another must-see attraction in the territory of Forno Canavese. Inaugurated on September 4, 1497, inside there is a fresco restored in 1993 and an inscription in Gothic characters dating back to the foundation of the building.
Finally, there is the Val Mill, a Dutch-style mill located in a panoramic position, which offers a breathtaking view of the valley below.
Society
Regarding demographic evolution, from the census of 2001 to 2011, the population of the Municipality of Forno Canavese decreased by 4.4%. The town is part of the Alto Canavese Mountain Community which deals with cultural and tourist development activities of the region.
Administration
Forno Canavese is a municipality governed by a mayor and the Municipal Council. The current mayor of the Municipality of Forno Canavese is Dr. Fabrizio Grassi.
Notes
We recommend visiting the beautiful town of Forno Canavese and visiting the places mentioned above. The town offers many other attractions and things to do, such as nature walks, bike excursions, and horseback riding. Good luck on your journey!
