Biella, Provincial capital in Piedmont, Italy
Biella is a provincial capital in Piedmont, northern Italy, with an upper town built on a hilltop and a lower town on flat land at the foot of the Alps. The two areas are linked by a cable railway system.
The city originated as a Celtic settlement and later evolved into a medieval center under the counts of Vercelli. In 1379 it came under the rule of the House of Savoy, which shaped its development for centuries.
The name comes from a Celtic word meaning gemstone, reflecting the city's long connection to craft traditions. Locals gather in the upper town squares, where historic stone buildings shape the character of daily life.
The upper town is accessible on foot or by taking the cable railway, which climbs directly to the top. Two train stations, San Paolo and Chiavazza, offer connections to Turin and Milan.
The city received a gold medal for military valor due to its residents' active resistance during World War II. This recognition honors their contribution to the region's liberation.
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Basilica Shrine of the Black Madonna
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Sacro Monte di Oropa
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Parco Burcina Natural Reserve
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Monte Mucrone
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Biella Cathedral
47 m
Biella funicular
467 m
Baptistry of Biella
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Villa Schneider
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San Sebastiano
385 m
Cittadellarte
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Biella Synagogue
671 m
Brich di Zumaglia
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Monte Rosso
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Palazzo Boglietti
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Zumaglia Castle
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Mazzucco Sanctuary
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Monte Casto
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Giardino Botanico di Oropa
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Palazzo Ferrero
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Museo del territorio biellese
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Monte Tovo
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Chiesa di San Paolo
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Palazzo Oropa
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Sacro Monte di Graglia
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Ecomuseo del Biellese
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Punta della Barma
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