Alice Castello

Alice Castello
Comune
Comune di Alice Castello

Town Hall

Coat of arms
Alice Castello

Location of Alice Castello in Italy

Coordinates: 45°22′N 8°5′E / 45.367°N 8.083°E / 45.367; 8.083
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Vercelli (VC)
Government
  Mayor Vittorio Petrino
Area
  Total 24.8 km2 (9.6 sq mi)
Elevation 288 m (945 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 2,716
  Density 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Alicesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13040
Dialing code 0161
Website www.comune-alicecastello-vercelli.it

Alice Castello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Vercelli.

Alice is known since the 10th century AD. Located there are a castle (of which only few remains of the medieval structure have survived) and an 18th-century parish church dedicated to St. Nicholas.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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