Ivrea, industrial city of the 20th century

Ivrea, industrial city of the 20th century, is a 71-hectare area with roughly 27 buildings from the 1930s to 1960s built in Rationalist style. The site includes factories, residential neighborhoods, schools, and public squares arranged according to a unified urban plan.

The town was developed from the 1930s onward by the Olivetti company according to a comprehensive plan intended to create a model modern industrial city. This development continued through the 1960s and shaped the urban evolution of the entire region.

The buildings in Ivrea show how workplaces and living spaces were woven together to improve the lives of employees. You can still see today how schools, green spaces, and shops were placed directly next to factories to create a functioning community.

Visitors should wear comfortable shoes to explore the various areas, as buildings are spread across a large territory. Visiting the nearby information center provides maps and background information that help with orientation.

The Talponia residential complex is embedded into a sloped landscape and showcases an unusual underground residential architecture with terraced apartments. This housing project demonstrates innovative solutions for dense settlement on small land areas.