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To round off these long Christmas holidays, many Italians have decided to travel and spend the feast of the Epiphany away from home. Whoever finds himself in the same situation cannot miss the opportunity to visit this charming Piedmontese village. Let’s see what it is.
According to a survey carried out for the Federalhotelsthey will be more than 5 million Italians which, taking advantage of the bridge of theEpiphanythey will travel. This time, instead of going to the usual super popular places, we can decide to spend a weekend in complete relaxation, visiting the many small villages scattered around our peninsula. So, everyone on their way to Epiphany. One of the most interesting is definitely Giavenoa municipality located in province of Turinin Piedmont, which has just over 16,000 inhabitants.
This time, instead of going to the usual super popular places, we can decide to spend a weekend in complete relaxation
A little historical context
Probably dating back toRoman times, the territory of Giaveno has been disputed for centuries by royal families and foreign peoples, but it is with the modern age that it begins to evolve. In fact, in XV century numerous industries are born, especially steel, textile and paper mills. After the Second World War, over the decades, most of these companies were forced to close and cease their production.
What to see in Giaveno
Today Giaveno is a tourist traction villagewhere it is possible to participate all year round events of various kinds and visit many places of interestespecially religious. Among the latter we have:
- there Parish Church of San Lorenzobuilt between the XII and XII century;
- there Parish of San Michele Arcangelobuilt, together with the bell tower, between the mid-1700s and mid-1800s;
- the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes to the Wildlocated in the hamlet of Giaveno (Selvaggio) and erected in 1926, in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes.
All traveling for the Epiphany: that’s why Giaveno is the perfect destination
Another good reason to visit Giaveno these days, however, is the “Feast of the Epiphany“, to be held on January 6, 2023, from 10:00 to 20:00, in Molines square. Here we will have the opportunity to admire, for the last time this year, the marvelous illuminations of the Festival of Lightsand to turn for i flea markets of the historic centre. In fact, local producers and hobbyists are ready to offer their products as honey, cheeses, cured meats and handcrafted creations. In addition, an area will also be set up food where you can sit down to eat, or where you can consume many “walking” delicacies.
To round off these long Christmas holidays, many Italians have decided to travel
The most important event, however, will start at 18:00when the bell will descend from the bell tower Hag, throwing candies and chocolates. This year, you will be the naturalistic and mountaineering guide Stephanie Merlo to cheer up young and old, descending from Bell tower (in total safety).
So, in these days when everyone will be on their way to Epiphany, we can search relaxation and tranquility in this magnificent Piedmontese village. For those who wish to participate in this event, the Giaveno tourist office, through its Facebook pagehas released the list of available parking areas, namely:
- Cottolengo square;
- Peace Operators Square;
- Via Tonda – Crolle School;
- Rosaz Square;
- Via Carducci – Cake stadium;
- COOP SUPERSTORE car park – Via della Cartiera 4/A;
- Monsignor Del Bosco square;
- BORELLO SUPERMARKET Parking – via F. Marchini, 3;
- Don Calzolari Square;
- HOSPITAL PARKING – Via Seminario.
