Textile tradition, nature and contemporary art are the most evident characteristics of Biella and its territory. This is a town in the heart of the district that Camillo Benso the Count of Cavour called the "Italian Manchester", embraced by the Zegna Oasi and the Burcina Park that date back to the 1700s. Its cultural and immaterial knowledge are jealously guarded and cultivated, and thanks to which, Biella became part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network in the "Crafts & Folk Art" category for crafts and popular arts in 2019. Its creativity and passion for wool and cashmere is harmonised with the contemporary art in Cittadellarte - Fondazione Pistoletto, a centre open to classes, exhibitions, conferences and other events. It is based in the former and historic Trombetta Wool Mill, today a complex of industrial archaeology. Situated in the upper part is Piazzo, the historical core of Biella, with its medieval buildings of Palazzo della Cisterna and Casa dei Teccio with its beautiful Gothic portico and elegant arcades; the homonymous Romanesque-Gothic style church and the noble 16th century Palazzo Gromo di Ternengo, which was completely restored in neo-romantic style in the 19th century stand out in the small square of San Giacomo. In Corso del Piazzo, the main arterial road, you can find the ancient Palazzo La Marmora. Find out more on www.atl.biella.it
