Travagliato facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Travagliato
Traaiàt (Lombard)
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Comune di Travagliato | ||
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Country | Italy | |
Region | Lombardy | |
Province | Brescia (BS) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) | |
Population
(30 April 2017)
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• Total | 13,877 | |
• Density | 816/km2 (2,110/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Travagliatesi | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
25039
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Dialing code | 030 | |
Patron saint | Sts. Peter and Paulus | |
Saint day | 29 June |
Travagliato is a town in northern Italy. It is located in the province of Brescia, which is part of the Lombardy region. A comune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or district.
On November 12, 2001, Travagliato was given the special title of "city." This was done by a presidential decree, making it officially recognized as an important place. The town's official symbol, called a coat of arms, shows a silver shovel. This shovel is placed on a shield that is half blue and half white.
Did you know that two very famous Italian football players were born in Travagliato? These legends are Franco Baresi and Giuseppe Baresi.
Getting Around Travagliato
Travagliato has its own train station. It is called the Ospitaletto-Travagliato railway station. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the town by train.
Friends Around the World
Travagliato is "twinned" with another town. This means they have a special friendship and cultural exchange.