Fenestrelle

Fenestrelle
Comune
Comune di Fenestrelle

Coat of arms
Fenestrelle

Location of Fenestrelle in Italy

Coordinates: 45°2′N 7°3′E / 45.033°N 7.050°E / 45.033; 7.050
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Frazioni Champs, Puy, Pequerel, Chambons, Depot, Mentoulles, Granges, Ville Cloze, La Latta, Fondufaux
Government
  Mayor Ilario Manfredini
Area
  Total 49.2 km2 (19.0 sq mi)
Elevation 1,215 m (3,986 ft)
Population (30 December 2010)[1]
  Total 571
  Density 12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Fenestrellesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10060
Dialing code 0121
Patron saint St. Louis IX of France
Saint day 25 August
Website Official website

Fenestrelle is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Turin.

It is the location of the Fenestrelle Fort, an alpine fortification which guarded the route between the Kingdom of France and the Duchy of Savoy.

References

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

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