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Travagliato

Traaiàt  (Lombard)
Comune di Travagliato
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Travagliato (BS).JPG
Coat of arms of Travagliato
Coat of arms
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Brescia (BS)
Area
 • Total 17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population
 (30 April 2017)
 • 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
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.

  • France Beaufort-en-Vallée, France
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