Piobesi Torinese
Welcome to Piobesi Torinese!
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Piobesi Torinese, a small Piedmontese town located in the metropolitan city of Turin, with a population of approximately 3900 inhabitants. Let's discover some curiosities about this delightful little village together!
Waterways
Piobesi Torinese is crossed by the Chisola stream, which offers a charming view and a relaxing atmosphere. Its waters flow gently and are a symbol of the natural beauty of the territory.
Historical and religious buildings
If you are passionate about history and architecture, Piobesi Torinese will not disappoint you! The castle of Piobesi, with its remains and majestic tower, is a suggestive place, that will make you take a leap into the past. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, consecrated in 1892, is another treasure of the municipality: its architecture is imposing and wonderful. Finally, the Pieve di San Giovanni ai Campi, dating back to the 11th century, is an example of the beauty of Italian Romanesque.
Casa Gramaglia
Do you know that even the famous lawyer Domenico Gramaglia had his residence in Piobesi Torinese? The Casa Gramaglia, dating back to the 18th century, was the home of the famous personality and, still today, is a building of elegant and refined style.
Society
Demographic evolution
Piobesi Torinese has a long and interesting history, and its population has undergone various variations over the years. In 1861, the year of its official birth, the municipality had about 2700 inhabitants, while in 1951 the population was about 5800 people. Today, instead, we are at about 3900 residents.
Culture
Library
Culture has always been an important element for Piobesi Torinese, as demonstrated by the presence of the civic library, established in 1975 and located on the ground floor of the castle of Piobesi. The library is a welcoming place, where it is possible to find books for all ages and in multiple languages.
Infrastructure and transport
Piobesi Torinese is well connected with neighboring municipalities thanks to the means of transport: between 1904 and 1934 it was also the terminus of the Turin-Piobesi Tramway, an ancient tramway line that remains a beautiful symbol of the past.
City administration
For those interested in local politics, here is a table related to the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality.
Notes
If you want to know more about Piobesi Torinese, do not hesitate to contact the municipality or visit its official website for more information.
Related voices
If you are interested in Piedmont and the metropolitan city of Turin, here are some useful links to deepen your knowledge:
External links
Finally, I leave you some useful links to discover the territory of Piobesi Torinese:
• Official website of the Municipality of Piobesi Torinese: https://www.piobesitorinese.it/
• Tour of Piedmont: https://www.touringclub.it/destinazione/164674/piemonte
• Metropolitan city of Turin: https://www.cittametropolitana.torino.it/it/chi-siamo/la-citta-metropolitana/le-190-comunita-metropolitane-d-europa
