Moncalieri: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 57 - 180 La Darsena
 La Darsena is set in Moncaelieri, on the banks of the River Po, 4 km from Turin. It offers free parking, and great public transport links to Turin cit… MoreEUR 120 - 141 Le Serre Suites & Apartments
 Set a 5-minute drive from Moncalieri centre and surrounded by nature, Country Residence Le Serre offers air-conditioned apartments with kitchen and a … MoreEUR 54 - 169 Idea Hotel Torino Moncalieri
 The Idea Hotel Torino Moncalieri offers Wi-Fi and free parking, 14 km from the centre of Turin. Rooms have air conditioning and satellite TV.
Idea Ho… MoreEUR 50 - 84 Hotel Rigolfo
 The Rigolfo is set 200 metres from Trofarello Train Station, with frequent trains to Turin. The hotel offers free indoor parking, and air-conditioned … MoreEUR 47 - 128 Campanile Turin Moncalieri
 Located outside the city of Turin, this efficient hotel is located a drive away from the station and Caselle Airport, and not far from the motorway.
… MoreEUR 45 - 145 Aba Hotel
 Aba Hotel offers modern accommodation in Moncalieri, 3 km from the Lingotto Conference Centre. Good public transport links are available for Turin cen… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Moncalieri: Guide
Moncalieri is a town of approximately 55,000 inhabitants about nine kilometers south of Turin (to whose province of Turin|province it belongs), in Piedmont, Italy. It is notable for its castle, built in the 12th century and enlarged in 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.
History
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 mantained its tradition as a summer resort, today Moncalieri is also home to many high technology companies.
Main sights
The Castle of Moncalieri|castle is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy|Savoy Residences listed as a World Heritage Site. It hosts since 1919 a prestigious carabinieri school.
Close to the castle, the descending square of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II was in the past the major centre for the Moncalieri activities. Its cobbled pavement was built back in 1825, and a sculpture-fountain of Neptune (Il Saturnio) can be found in the top part of it. For aesthetic as well as practical reasons, the Neptune fountain was several times moved back and forth. A small passage connects this square to the prestigious Real Collegio Carlo Alberto, school aimed for aristocratic descendants.
The Gothic church of Santa Maria della Scala, houses the remains of the local patron. Other churches of interest are the later San Francesco, Sant'Egidio and the Chiesa del Gesù.
Culture
Moncalieri is devoted to Beato Bernardo: around the day dedicated to him (July 12), a historical reconstruction of his arrival in Moncalieri from Baden Baden in 1458 is held.
Notable natives
Pietro Canonica sculptor and senator for life
Twin cities
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