San Benigno Canavese

San Benigno Canavese (Piedmontese: San Balègn) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 km northeast of Turin, whose territory is bordered by the Malone and Orco rivers.

San Benigno Canavese
Comune di San Benigno Canavese
The Ricetto gate.
The Ricetto gate.
Coat of arms of San Benigno Canavese
Location of San Benigno Canavese
San Benigno Canavese is located in Italy
San Benigno Canavese
San Benigno Canavese
Location of San Benigno Canavese in Italy
San Benigno Canavese is located in Piedmont
San Benigno Canavese
San Benigno Canavese
San Benigno Canavese (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°13′26″N 7°46′57″E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniCascina Mure, Cascina Bruciata
Government
  MayorGiorgio Culasso
Area
  Total22.2 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
Elevation
194 m (636 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total5,307
  Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
DemonymSambenignesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10080
Dialing code011
Patron saintSan Tiburzio
Saint dayJuly 14
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Fruttuaria Abbey (founded in 1003). Of the original Romanesque edifice, only the bell tower remains today.
  • Griffons Mosaic, considered amongst the most notable example of mosaic art in Piedmont.
Griffons Mosaic

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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