San Benigno Canavese
Welcome to San Benigno Canavese!
Hello everyone! Today, I will talk to you about San Benigno Canavese, a small municipality of 6030 inhabitants located in the metropolitan city of Turin, in Piedmont. It is only 20 km away from Turin and easily accessible by car or train.
The history of San Benigno Canavese
The history of San Benigno Canavese is closely linked to the famous Fruttuaria Abbey, founded in 1003 by Guglielmo da Volpiano. Initially, the municipality was dedicated to agriculture, but over time it has developed more and more, becoming an important residential center. In the fifteenth century, due to the unstable political situation in the area, the "ricetto" was founded, protected by walls, towers, and gates. In the seventeenth century, the population moved towards the areas outside the "ricetto," in particular towards the "villa veteris". In 1711, San Benigno came under the control of the Duke of Savoy, and in 1741 the Pope officially ceded all municipal territory to the Duchy.
The symbols of San Benigno Canavese
The coat of arms of San Benigno Canavese was recognized in 1952 and consists of a bipartite shield of red and green, with a white eight-pointed star in the center. The gonfalone is a divided flag of red and green.
What to visit in San Benigno Canavese
San Benigno Canavese offers several places of interest to visit, particularly some religious architectures such as the bell tower of the Fruttuaria Abbey, an imposing stone construction dating back to the early eleventh century, and the mosaic of griffins, one of the most remarkable examples of musive art in Piedmont. The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed into Heaven is the parish church of the town and was built on the site of the previous Abbey church.
The nature around San Benigno Canavese
The municipality's territory is mostly flat and includes a small portion of the moraine hill called the Vauda Nature Reserve. Additionally, the municipality is located between the Malone and Orco streams, offering several naturalistic trails not to be missed.
Events and traditions
San Benigno Canavese is a municipality rich in events and traditions, particularly the patronal feast in honor of San Benigno, which takes place on February 24th. During the festival, there are several initiatives and activities for the whole family. Moreover, in November, the San Martino market takes place, attracting visitors from all over Piedmont.
Conclusions
In conclusion, San Benigno Canavese is a municipality to visit if you are looking for peace and natural beauty. With its millenary history, religious architectures, and traditions, San Benigno Canavese is a unique place that deserves to be discovered. We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful city!
