Giovo (pronounced "JYO-vo") is a small town, also called a comune or municipality, in northern Italy. It's found in the beautiful region of Trentino, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northeast of a bigger city called Trento. In the local language, it's known as Gióf.

Giovo is home to about 2,500 people and sits at an elevation of 495 meters (1,624 feet) above sea level. The main part of the town is called Verla, but there are also several smaller villages that make up the municipality, like Ceola, Masen, and Palù.

Famous People from Giovo

Giovo is famous for being the home of several amazing professional road bicycle racers! These athletes ride bicycles in big races on roads, often covering long distances.

Francesco Moser: He is a very well-known cyclist who won many races. After his cycling career, he even became a local politician, helping to make decisions for the community.
Gilberto Simoni: Another fantastic cyclist from Giovo, known for his skills in tough mountain races.
Moreno Moser: He also followed in the footsteps of the other great cyclists from his hometown.

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