Overview
A visit to the city of Biella is not really complete without a leisurely walk through the ancient streets of Piazzo, a hillside district overlooking the city. Walking up the steep slopes that climb towards Piazzo, one can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Biellese Pre-Alps; alternatively, a convenient funicular railway, in operation since 1886, reaches the district from Piazza Curiel below.
Much of the visit to the district revolves around its geographical centre, Piazza della Cisterna, overlooked by richly decorated mediaeval and Renaissance buildings, as well as the striking church of S. Giacomo.
For those with more time, leaving Piazza della Cisterna in a southerly direction, Palazzo Gromo Losa organises events and prestigious cultural festivals. This city institution, together with the adjacent Palazzo Ferrero and Palazzo La Marmora, constitutes the Cultural Hub of Biella Piazzo.
Piazzo, 13900 Biella BI, Italia
