Piazza Cavour (artigianato)
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Description:
Cavour Square, now used as a parking lot, is used for fairs, the most important of which is dedicated to Pinerolo’s crafts, held in September.
Geolocation:
Here on the right you can see the route of ‘ IT07 Tra storie e tradizioni pinerolesi, this point of interest represents its second stage
Adress:
Piazza Cavour, Pinerolo (To)
In which itineraries is included:
This point of interest is included in the IT07 Tra storie e tradizioni pinerolesi
History:
This square has long been characterized by the presence of the imposing Othello Barracks, now commemorated by a monument placed at the beginning of Piazza III Alpini, which includes a tympanum from a stone portal of the old building. Beginning in 11822 the construction of the arcades that close the square began.
Since the 17th century, a grain market was held in this square, and later it was characterized by the sale of diversified goods: in the center were cloth, fish, and cheese, while along the side of the arcades were sold grains, legumes, and fodder.
Information:
NAME: Piazza Cavour
CONTACTS: tel. 0121396982/ mail: fornero@caltanet.it
