Chiavazza

Frazione in Piedmont, Italy
45°36′06″N 8°4′28″E / 45.60167°N 8.07444°E / 45.60167; 8.07444Country ItalyRegion PiedmontProvinceBiella (BI)ComunebiellaElevation390 m (1,280 ft)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
13900
Dialing code(+39) 015
A former factory in Chiavazza.

Chiavazza is a frazione (parish) of the municipality of Biella, in Piedmont, northern Italy.

Overview

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.

References

  1. ^ CTR (Carta Tecnica Regionale) 1:10.000, Regione Piemonte, Settore Cartografico and Settore Sistema Informativo Territoriale, 2007 raster version