Borgosesia

Borgosesia

Borgosesia

Comune in Piedmont, Italy

Borgosesia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Vercelli.

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The largest town in Valsesia, it is crossed by the Sesia River.

History

Borgosesia from Monte Fenera.

The town was founded in 14 BC by the native population, and later was called Seso by the Romans after their conquest. In the Middle Ages it was owned by the Dukes of Biandrate and, in the 17th century, by Spain.

Main sights

  • Sanctuary of Sant'Anna, an example of Sacro Monte
  • Parish church of Sts. Peter and Paul
  • Archaeological and Paleontological Museum "Carlo Conti"
  • Natural Park of Monte Fenera

References

  1. [1]
    "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. [2]
    All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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