Chiavazza
Appearance
Chiavazza | |
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Coordinates: 45°36′06″N 8°4′28″E / 45.60167°N 8.07444°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Province | Biella (BI) |
Comune | biella |
Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 13900 |
Dialing code | (+39) 015 |
Chiavazza is a frazione (parish) of the municipality of Biella, in Piedmont, northern Italy.
Overview
[edit]Chiavazza is a borough located in the eastern sector of the city, to which it is connected by a bridge above the Cervo River, and was once a separate commune. It is crossed by the Via Milano, which connects Biella to Vigliano Biellese. Along the road are numerous villas, including the Villa Mosca, surrounded by a lavish 18th century-style garden.