Moncalieri
| Moncalieri | |
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| Comune | |
| Città di Moncalieri | |
Panorama of Moncalieri
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| Coordinates: 45°0′N 07°41′E / 45.000°N 7.683°ECoordinates: 45°0′N 07°41′E / 45.000°N 7.683°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Barauda, Boccia d'Oro, Borgata Palera, Borgata Santa Maria, Borgo Aje, Borgo Mercato, Borgo Navile, Borgo San Pietro, Borgo Vittoria, La Gorra, La Rotta, Moriondo, Revigliasco, Rossi, San Bartolomeo, Sanda-Vadò, Tagliaferro, Testona, Tetti Piatti, Tetti Rolle, Tetti Sapini, Zona Carpice, Zona Nasi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberta Meo (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.63 km2 (18.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2009) | |
| • Total | 58,005 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Moncalieresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 10024 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Patron saint | Beato Bernardo |
| Saint day | July 15 |
| Website | Official website |
Moncalieri (Italian: [moŋkaˈljɛːri]; Piedmontese: Moncalé) is a town and comune of approximately 58,000 inhabitants about 8 kilometres (5 mi) directly south of downtown Turin (to whose province it belongs), in Piedmont, Italy. It is notable for its castle, built in the 12th century and enlarged in the 15th century, which later became the favorite residence of Maria Clotilde and Victor Emmanuel II of Italy. It is part of the World Heritage Site Residences of the Royal House of Savoy.
Moncalieri was founded in 1228 by some inhabitants of Testona (now a frazione of the comune of Moncalieri) as a refuge from the assaults from Chieri. The easy access to the Po River and the bridge (a Templar possession for a long time) that it commanded granted a certain flourishing to the city, which became a free comune and housed a number of monastic institutions.
In the 17th century it was acquired by the House of Savoy, whose members often lived in their castle here during the summer. During the unification of Italy it was the site of the famous Proclamation of Moncalieri. Having maintained its tradition as a summer resort, today Moncalieri is also home to many high technology companies.
The castle is one of the Savoy Residences listed as a World Heritage Site. It hosts since 1919 a prestigious carabinieri school.
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