The ricetto is a medieval structure typical of Piedmont; a medieval grouping of houses surrounded by walls where the inhabitants of the countryside took refuge in case of danger. The ricetto di Magnano is less known than that of Candelo, but it keeps very well. This complex, together with the church of S. Giovanni, is a small pearl set in the hills of the Biella area.

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November 30, 2023

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The ricetto is a medieval structure typical of Piedmont; a medieval grouping of houses surrounded by walls in which the inhabitants of the countryside took refuge in case of danger. The ricetto of Magnano is less well known than that of Candelo, but it is preserved very well. This complex, together with the church of S. Giovanni, is a small pearl set in the hills of Biella.

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June 2, 2023

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It was the upper village that served as protection for the population when they were attacked by bands of thieves. They were also defended by walls of which only the section near the tower remains.

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