Tollegno
Tollegno: a mountain municipality in Piedmont
Hi there! Today, I will talk to you about Tollegno, a mountain municipality with a population of 2369 located in the province of Biella, in Piedmont. The territory of Tollegno is situated on the hydrographic right bank of the Cervo stream, and its highest point reaches 1000 meters above sea level. Unlike other centers in Biella, Tollegno does not include administrative units in the high valley pasture areas. The climate of Tollegno is classified as zone 4 (very low seismicity).
History and Monuments
Tollegno has a very ancient history, and its symbols can be admired in its monuments and places of interest. One of them is the "Villaggio Operaio della Filatura," built between 1920 and 1925. Another important monument is Curavecchia, the ancient Romanesque parish church, now a national monument. The church bell tower dates back to the eleventh century. Finally, the Church of Germano d'Auxerre, constructed as a church of a Tollegno confraternity, became the parish church of the village in 1799. The bell tower was built between 1804 and 1825.
Society and Transport
The population of Tollegno is 2369, and as of December 31, 2010, the foreigners residing in Tollegno were 125. The most numerous nationalities are represented by Morocco, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Philippines. Between 1891 and 1958, there was an active railway station of the Biella-Balma in Miagliano, connected to the local spinning and weaving establishment.
Administration and Other Projects
Tollegno is part of the Valle Cervo Mountain Community, which is headquartered in Andorno Micca, and is a municipality with a history and tradition. If you want to know more, you can visit its website to discover the cultural activities and community initiatives.
I hope that this summary has been useful to help you get to know Tollegno a little better. If you are looking for a peaceful place surrounded by nature, do not hesitate to visit this beautiful mountain municipality!
