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It was decided that the statues, which play an important scenographic role, should represent the city's two major rivers, the Po and the Dora. Therefore, a competition was held, open to all young artists of the time, which resulted in the examination of 56 sketches. The winner was the sculptor Umberto Baglioni [Scalea 1893 - Turin 1965], who chose to represent the two waterways in the form of human figures: a bearded man and a strikingly shapely woman, both reclining on a marble base.

The Fontana del Po and the Fontana della Dora were built in 1936, along with Piazza CLN, in the center of Turin. They are located behind the churches of San Carlo Borromeo and Santa Cristina and depict the two rivers as monumental allegorical figures.

A very beautiful work can be seen along the Corona Verde path in the Ceretta di Ciriè area.

Fantastic gravel track in the Saints' forest

The Magnesite Quarries The area of ​​the Magnesite Quarries within the ZSC, located on the north-eastern slopes of Monte Musinè and near Moncalvo, had historical importance in the industrial sector. The extraction of magnesite, a crystalline mineral obtained by the modification of ultramafic rocks by water, took on the characteristics of an industrial activity from the mid-19th century. In more ancient times, the mineral was used for the construction of the floors of the Villa Rustica (Roman Villa) of the Pian. In 1875, two entrepreneurs from Pinerolo intervened and started a stable work activity in the quarries, which gave them a sufficient income. The excavation area was expanded in 1880 to make the most of the increased demand for minerals. In particular, magnesite was used in the production of common porcelain and as a refractory material in furnace linings. The activity remained profitable until the outbreak of the Second World War, which led to the abandonment of the mine. Currently, the area is important from a hiking point of view. In fact, it offers a route of scenic and historical interest and is visited by geologists and hikers.

The water is currently almost empty and the stones are quite dirty. Behind it is a large blue construction container. Currently unsuitable as a photo subject.

Excellent for a stop, to decide which route to take.

Beautiful work that can be found along the Corona Verde route after Robassomero, but on the other bank of the Stura river