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The Province of Biella: History and Geography
Hello friends, today we will talk about the province of Biella, located in the north of the Piedmont region. It borders to the west with the Aosta Valley and to the east with the metropolitan city of Turin and the province of Vercelli. The province of Biella has a population of about 169,024 inhabitants and was founded on February 18, 1622 by Duke Carlo Emanuele I of Savoy.
However, the province differed significantly from today's territory of Biellese and included municipalities in Canavese and Vercellese. Later, in 1859, the province of Biella was abolished and replaced by the district of Biella included in the province of Novara. In 1968, the province was devastated by floods and landslides that caused the death of 58 people, 100 injured, the destruction of houses, roads, and textile industries.
The Creation of the Current Province of Biella
The new province of Biella was established in 1992, separating it from the province of Vercelli. The province of Biella is composed of 74 municipalities, including the municipality of Cossato, the second in number of inhabitants after Biella.
However, in 2012, the Council of Local Autonomies of Piedmont approved the aggregation of the province of Biella with that of Novara and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola to create a large Province of Novara. The proposal was sent to the government but was not converted into law.
The Declaration of Financial Insolvency of the Province of Biella
In November 2013, the province of Biella declared financial insolvency. This meant the loss of many services for citizens and had a negative impact on the economy.
Conclusion
In summary, the province of Biella has a unique history and a vast and varied territory. Although it has had financial problems, its citizens are very proud of their land and the historical heritage it represents. If you are curious to visit Piedmont, take a trip to the province of Biella and discover the best that this region has to offer!
