Pinerolo: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 52 - 140 Villa San Maurizio
 Set in the town of Pinerolo, the grand Villa San Maurizio overlooks the Piedmont countryside. In warm weather, meals are served out in the 6,000 m² g… MoreEUR 65 - 160 Residenza La Beccata
 La Beccata is situated on Pinerolo Hill, a 10-minute drive from the centre of Turin. A prestigious property, it includes a 19th-century farmhouse and … MoreEUR 39 - 300 Hotel Villa Glicini
 Villa Glicini is 2 km from Pinerolo, and 30 km from Turin via the new A55 motorway. Here you will find 2 swimming pools, and free parking. Rooms have … MoreEUR 55 - 160 Hotel Barrage
 The Relais Barrage is set in a renovated 19th-century mill in the countryside 5 minutes´ drive from Pinerolo. This peaceful hotel provides free … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pinerolo: Guide
Pinerolo is a town and commune in north-western Italy, 40 kilometres southwest of Turin on the River Chisone.
History
In the Middle Ages, the town of Pinerolo was one of the main crossroads in Italy, and was therefore one of the principal fortresses of the dukes of Savoy. Its military importance was the origin of the well-known military school that still exists today. The fortress of Fenestrelle is nearby.
The earliest mention of Pinerolo is in the tenth century, when it belonged to the Marches|Marca di Torino (March of Turin) and was governed by the abbot nullius of Pinerolo, even after the city had established itself as a commune (1200).
From 1235, Amadeus IV of Savoy exercised over the town a kind of protectorate which became absolute in 1243, and was continued thereafter either by the house of Savoy, or of Savoy-Acaia.
When French troops invaded Piedmont (1536), Pinerolo was conquered and it remained under their control until 1574.
With the treaty of Cherasco it again fell to France (1630), and it remained under French rule until restored to the house of Savoy by the treaty of Turin, at the same time withdrawing from the league against Louis XIV.
Main sights
the Cathedral dates from the 9th century, and has an attractive campanile
church of San Maurizio, in Gothic architecture|Gothic style.
Trivia
It hosted Curling at the 2006 Winter Olympics|Curling events at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
The "Man in the Iron Mask" was imprisoned in Pinerolo.
The Montevideo football team Peñarol takes its name from this town.
Twin cities
Gap, Hautes Alpes|Gap, France, since 1963
Traunstein, Germany, since 1986
San Francisco, Córdoba |San Francisco, Argentina, since 1996
Derventa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since 2005
See also
Diocese of Pinerolo
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