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At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 340 m above sea level
- Area
- 15,120,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 45°32′52″ N, 8°06′25″ E
History and description
Candelo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Turin and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) southeast of Biella.
Candelo borders the following municipalities: Benna, Biella, Cossato, Gaglianico, Valdengo, Verrone, Vigliano Biellese. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
Main sights
The Ricetto di Candelo, a fortified storehouse
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (12th century)
Church of St. Lawrence, of medieval origins but remade in Baroquestyle in the 18th century
Ysangarda, a medieval archaeological site in the Baragge natural area.
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Photos
Getting there
CandeloTrain, nearest
500 m as the crow flies
Candelo
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Candelo?
Candelo is in Candelo, in the province of Biella (Piedmont), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.54778, 8.10694.
What else is there to see near Candelo?
Nearby you’ll find: Ricetto di Candelo (500 m away), Villa Era (2.8 km away), Castello di Valdengo (3.6 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Candelo-DSCF0335 — Twice25 & Rinina25, CC BY 2.5
- Candelo-DSCF0324 — Twice25 & Rinina25, CC BY 2.5
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences