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Venaria Reale

Venaria Reale
Comune
Città di Venaria Reale
Royal Palace of Venaria
Royal Palace of Venaria
Coat of arms of Venaria Reale
Coat of arms
Venaria Reale is located in Italy
Venaria Reale
Venaria Reale
Location of Venaria Reale in Italy
Coordinates: 45°7′N 7°38′E / 45.117°N 7.633°E / 45.117; 7.633Coordinates: 45°7′N 7°38′E / 45.117°N 7.633°E / 45.117; 7.633
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Frazioni Altessano, La Mandria
Government
 • Mayor Giuseppe Catania (PD)
Area
 • Total 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Elevation 262 m (860 ft)
Population (30 September 2010)
 • Total 34,838
 • Density 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Venariesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10078
Dialing code 011
Website Official website

Venaria Reale (Piedmontese: La Venerìa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northwest of Turin.

Venaria Reale borders the municipalities of Robassomero, Caselle Torinese, Druento, Borgaro Torinese, Turin, Pianezza, and Collegno.

A 19th century distinguished citizen of Venaria Reale was Michele Lessona, an illustrious scientist and decorated Senatore del Regno.

Venaria Reale is twinned with:



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