Province of Biella

The province of Biella extends across 913 square kilometers of land between the Po Valley and the Alps, containing 82 municipalities within its borders.

The territory gained provincial status in 1992 when it separated from the province of Vercelli, marking a new administrative chapter for the region.

The Sacred Mountain of Oropa within the province contains numerous chapels and religious buildings, earning recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.

The provincial economy centers on textile manufacturing, with numerous wool mills and production facilities spread throughout the municipalities of the region.

The provincial landscape includes both industrial centers and natural environments, from textile factories in urban areas to protected alpine meadows at higher elevations.

Location: Piedmont

Capital city: Biella

Shares border with: Province of Vercelli, Province of Turin, Aosta Valley

Website: http://provincia.biella.it

GPS coordinates: 46.00000,8.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35