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Biella

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Biella

Town in Piedmont region, northwest Italy, on the River Cervo, 45 km/27 mi northwest of Novara, at the edge of the Alps; population (1993 est) 48,100. Biella has an important wool industry. There are many ancient buildings, including a 10th-century baptistry and a 15th-century cathedral.

Biella

Province of northwest Italy in Piedmont region, built on the Cervo River at the foot of the Alps; capital Biella; area 913 sq km/353 sq mi; population (2000 est) 189,500.



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