Fossano, Medieval commune in Piedmont, Italy
The town of Fossano stretches across 130 square kilometers of land in northern Italy, featuring distinct neighborhoods of Borgo Piazza and Borgo Vecchio.
Founded as a commune in 1236 by a Guelph league of cities, Fossano later became part of the Marquisate of Saluzzo in 1304.
The Castle of the Princes of Acaja, constructed between 1314 and 1332, demonstrates the medieval architectural heritage of the region.
The town connects to Turin, Cuneo, and Savona through its main railway line, with an additional branch extending to Mondovì.
Local industries encompass confectionery production, chemical manufacturing, metallurgy operations, and textile development, supporting the regional economy.
Location: Province of Cuneo
Capital city: Fossano
Elevation above the sea: 375 m
Shares border with: Centallo, Genola, Salmour, Savigliano, Villafalletto, Bene Vagienna, Cervere, Montanera, Sant'Albano Stura, Trinità
Website: https://comune.fossano.cn.it
GPS coordinates: 44.55000,7.73333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
Castle of the Princes of Acaja
863 m
Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary and St. Juvenal
647 m
Santissima Trinità (Fossano)
782 m
Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Providence
3.4 km
Church of San Giovanni Battista
13 km
San Sebastiano
5.6 km
San Rocco
11.4 km
Chiesa di San Michele
1.1 km
Chiesa di San Giorgio
396 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Salice
575 m
Chiesa della confraternita di San Giovanni Battista
11.2 km
Town hall of Centallo
12.8 km
Bastione
665 m
Cappella di Santo Stefano
2.4 km
Chiesa del Gonfalone
565 m
Town hall of Fossano
672 m
Town hall of Montanera
11.2 km
Chiesa di San Filippo Neri
348 m
Chiesa della Trasfigurazione di Nostro Signore
11.1 km
Ex-chiesa del Salice
597 m
Cappella di Santa Clara
2 km
Cappella dell'Assunta
11.1 km
Cappella di Crocetta
4.4 km
Palazzo Thesauro
617 m
Big bench (Fossano)
1.4 km
Monumento ai Caduti di Fossano
666 m
Palazzo Burgos
548 m
Town hall of Sant'Albano Stura
4.6 kmReviews
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