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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Biella
Biella, the see of the diocese of that name, is an important industrial centre (anciently called Bugelia) of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Novara.
Biella had no bishop, but was under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Vercelli.
Biella, the most notable is the Gothic cathedral, built in 1402.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/02559b.htm   (339 words)

  
  Biella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Biella (Latin: Bugella) is a town and comune in the northern Italian region of Piemonte, the capital of the province of the same name, with 45,500 inhabitants as of the 2001 census.
In 1859 Biella was besieged by the Austrians but Garibaldi forced an end to the siege, and the town became part of the province of Novara, losing its status as regional capital that it had received in the 17th century from Charles Emanuel of Savoy; it was transferred to the province of Vercelli in 1927.
In 1992, the new province of Biella was formed, separating the territory from the north-western sector of the province of Vercelli.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Biella   (716 words)

  
 Biella
The city of Biella, the see of the diocese of that name, is an important industrial centre (anciently called Bugelia) of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Novara.
In the shrine of Maria Santissima d'Oropa, situated on a lofty mountain near Biella, the diocese preserves a memorial of St. Eusebius, the great Bishop of Vercelli, who was banished to the Orient by Emperor Constantius for his courageous defence of Catholic truth against Arianism.
In the sixteenth century, the inhabitants of Biella, in thanksgiving for their deliverance from the plague, built a stately church over the chapel.
www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/b/biella.html   (387 words)

  
 Biella, Province of Biella, Piedmont - Italy
In the 17th and 18th centuries silk was an important industry, and a silk manufacture was built in town in 1695; in 1835 the introduction of mechanical looms put Biella at the forefront of modern improvements in the industry.
Bishop Uguccione's castle was destroyed in a revolt in 1377 that led to the subjection of Biella, along with its dependent comuni, to the house of Savoy.
In 1859 Biella was besieged by the Austrians but Garibaldi forced an end to the siege, and the town became part of the province of Novara, and was transferred to the province of Vercelli in 1927.
www.italyworldclub.com /piemonte/biella/biella.htm   (474 words)

  
 Biella travel guide - Wikitravel
Biella is connected with the stations of Santhià and Novara on the Torino - Milano line.
Biella is within easy reach by road, where it is possible to visit the the town's medieval centre, Piazzo, try Canestrelli, the town's delicious traditional sweet, or Ratafià, a characteristic liqueur produced in nearby Andorno, before visiting Europe's third largest Sanctuary at Oropa, a monumental place of pilgrimage.
Biella it is possible to visit Candelo, known for its beautifully preserved late medieval fortification, the Ricetto.
wikitravel.org /en/Biella   (2213 words)

  
 Biella Group - home
Generally no element on the Biella Group website shall constitute or be construed as a binding offer to a user of the website.
Biella Group does not assume liability for information that is available via the Biella Group website with the exception of information that contains a notation indicating the authorship of Biella Group or which obviously stems from Biella Group.
It should be assumed that the information available via the Biella Group website is protected by copyright and may only be used for commercial purposes with the agreement of the author and in return for remuneration.
www.biellagroup.com /bg/en/home/disclaimer.htm   (366 words)

  
 HOTELS IN BIELLA - biella hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Biella is a town and comune in the northern Italian region of Piemonte.
Hotels in Biella - It lies in the foothills of the Alps, an area rich in springs and lakes, the heart of the Biellese Alps irrigated by several mountain torrents the Elvo river, the Oropa river and the.
Accommodation in Biella- Biella is an important wool processing and textile center.
www.alberghi-in-italia.it /hotels/biella_hotels.htm   (105 words)

  
 Biella
The Province of Biella is one of the eight new Provinces established in Italy in 1995, and covers an area of 910 square km, in the northern part of Piedmont.
Agenbiella is a semi-public consortium, involving the Biella Province (the Environment Councillor acting as President of the consortium), the Unione Industriale Biellese (400 industries associated), the Collegio Cotruttori Edili (the Association representing approx.
The main objective of the Agency is to promote a sustainable economical development in the Biella Province, in its dual meaning of protecting the environment, quality of life and human health and contributing at a local level towards the protection of the global climate.
www.fedarene.org /mmbrdtls/agenbiella.htm   (1311 words)

  
 Biella and Ivrea, Italy. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A short train ride northwest from Novara, the provincial capital of BIELLA is known for its wool industry, its periphery choked with mills and the hilltop upper town with the mansions and villas of wool barons.
Founded in the fourth century by St Eusebio to house a fl statue of the Madonna and Child, this is an odd sort of attraction, and can't really compete with the sanctuary at Varallo for sheer sensationalism.
Biella's tourist office is at Piazza Vittorio Veneto 3 (Mon–Sat 9am–12.30pm & 2.30–5.30pm, Sun 9am–1pm; tel 015.351.128, www.atl.biella.it).
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/italy/biella_and_ivrea   (404 words)

  
 Piemonte Emozioni - Tourism in the cities and towns - Biella
It consists of three urban centres: Biella Piazzo, at the highest point, Biella Piano, to the right side of the stream Cervo and Biella Chiavazza on the opposite shore.
At Biella Piano in Duomo Square is the Baptistery a pre-Romanesque building built in the 10th-century.
It was radically restructured between 1772 (year of the foundation of the Diocese of Biella) and 1826; with the addition of the Gothic-like portico.
www.piemonte-emozioni.it /comuni/eng/biella.shtml   (498 words)

  
 Biella Restaurant: Have Fun, Eat Well - Biella
Biella Restaurant: Have Fun, Eat Well - Biella
Located in the heart of downtown Excelsior, you'll find Biella nestled among the quaint storefronts of historic Water Street.
A relaxing blend of old world charm and chic ambiance makes Biella the perfect setting for a romantic dinner, or a memorable evening with friends and family.
www.biella-restaurant.com   (85 words)

  
 :: Biella Da Costa - Biography ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Biella has performed in the following festivals and concerts: Caracas Jazz Festival(1991-1995), Segundo Festival de Música Latino-Americana (1992), the Festival Internacional de El Hatillo (1995,1997), Teatro Teresa Carreño in her concert "Sinfonicamente Biella" accompanied by Orquesta Sinfónica Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho, guest classical guitarist Alirio Díaz, and her own band(1998).
In 1998 Biella was invited to record a live show hosted by Ramsey Lewis at Black Entertainment Television in Washington D.C. The video is aired periodically on this station.
This christmas she released a CD (2001) which includes several venezuelan christmas songs, three international christmas standards, an original composition (written by Biella and Alvaro Falcón) and a live version of the Beatles "The long and winding and winding road" with symphonic orchestra and chorus.
www.bielladacosta.com /ingles/biografia.html   (598 words)

  
 Biella Piedmont Bed & Breakfast - Biella Bed and Breakfast Inns Hotels Accommodations Accomodations Lodging Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Biella is also home to some of the worlds finest wool, cashmere, and textile factories which offer visitors discount prices at their outlet stores.
This page describes bed and breakfasts and inns located in Biella, Piedmont, where experienced bed and breakfast travelers have come for over 10 years to quickly find great deals on a variety of bed and breakfasts, small hotels and inns.
Biella, Italy is located in the countryside of northwest Piedmont, about 1 hour by car either from Torino or Milano (70 Km.).
www.ibbp.com /europe/italy/biella.html   (556 words)

  
 BSP Comunicato stampa 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Beside the several attempting to imitate our performances, nowadays over 1,200 installations are working all over the world, confirming the market leadership.
The daily contact with the finishing technicians of the top level wool manufactures in Biella has improved the experience and the quality development research.
The construction of the machines takes place in different production plants in the Biella area, that totalize a total covered surface over 12,000 sqm.
www.kd-biella.com /pr01.htm   (337 words)

  
 novità
The standard of training attained by the young graduates who have completed the Biella Master delle Fibre Nobili is certainly a plus for those companies which avail themselves of their cooperation.
A new project from the Biella Master Foundation is an advanced training course on an international level specially for those already working in the textile/clothing sector, offering a week-long experience that goes beyond the technical, along the lines of the Biella Master.
The Biella Master ended the year 2005 in profit once again in spite of the difficult economic situation.
www.biellamaster.it /english/news.htm   (1112 words)

  
 Hotel Augustus Biella - Venere.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Good service is of great help for those who have to organise their time and friendly help and advice is particularly necessary for guests who do not know the area.
The hotel is not far from the best restaurants of the town and it is near to the new "Museo del Territorio", San Sebastiano church, a masterpiece of Renaissance art, Santo Stefano cathedral and the Baptistry (of the XI century).
A FUNICULAR allows people to visit the medieval part of Biella, the PIAZZO, where tourist can find the residences of Biella's great noble dynasties and can enjoy a beautiful view of the town and the surroundings.
en.venere.com /hotels_biella/hotel_augustus.html?ref=3926&fe1   (354 words)

  
 Textiles machines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
OMT BIELLA S.R.L. designs, builds and sells a wide variety of machines and systems suitable for the opening and blending of textile fibres.
The considerable experience acquired by the technical office in the system design field allows the company to quote on and realize complete solutions, as well as to propose a variety of solutions to the customer.
OMT BIELLA S.R.L. is a family-run business, established by Renzo Antoniotti (who is still active in the company).
www.omt-biella.com /thefirm.html   (200 words)

  
 Biella Waterford China at Best Crystal - Free Shipping
Biella Waterford China is a new Wateford China pattern.
Trimmed in platinum, Biella china has a subtle texture on a beautifully translucent fine bone china, giving Biella china a timeless and elegant appeal.
Waterford®, the Seahorse device, Biella and other Waterford china pattern names are registered trademarks of Waterford Wedgwood Plc, Kilbarry, Waterford, Ireland.
www.bestcrystal.com /products/detail/index.cfm?Product=1499   (194 words)

  
 mountainwilderness.org - What is Mountain Wilderness ? - Biella thesis
Mountaineers from around the world, gathered together at the Mountain Wilderness Conference in Biella, would like to create a new type of organization or movement that will use courageous, unconventional and effective strategies for the protection of the last free spaces on earth.
These strategies will include actions that are both concrete and at the same time highly symbolic, even invoking the utopian case, in order to heighten the “ecological” awareness of the ever-increasing number of “mountain users”.
The Biella Congress has elected 21 representatives who are responsible for constructing this movement by establishing its formal structure, by-laws, etc. They will appoint the officials who will direct its practical activities and will monitor the movement's progress to ensure that its objectives are pursued and achieved.
www.mountainwilderness.org /index.php?rub=132&art=21&lg=en   (7193 words)

  
 Acqua di Biella Colognes and Fragrances at Luckyscent - Acqua di Biella Bursch Acqua di Biella Baraja Acqua di Biella ...
Acqua di Biella was created in 1871 by Luigi Cantono based on recipes created in convents that date to the 1700’s.
Since then, four generations of the Cantano family have continued to produce this legendary scent in the city of Biella, maintaining the high standards set by its creator.
Rigorously natural in composition, based on essential, pure oils, this award-winning fragrance is the centerpiece of a collection of scents in harmony with the classic Italian style and tradition.
www.luckyscent.com /shop/category.asp?categoryid=257§ion=2   (134 words)

  
 Biella Hotels Piedmont
Between the valleys of Oropa, Elvo and Cervo one finds Biella.
The city is comprised of three principal districts: Biella Piazzo, Biella Piano and Biella Chiavazza, the latter two bordering the Cervo stream.
Nature lovers will enjoy Biella's parks and nature reserves, such as the Zegna Oasis, the Bessa Nature Reserve, the Parco Burcina Nature Reserve and the Orientata delle Baragge Nature Reserve.
www.italytraveller.com /en/r/piedmont/a/biella   (95 words)

  
 Biella - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
...not in Biella, but the fact this category was listed and there was no opinion.
My trips to Italy send me to this area northwest of Milano to Biella and Cossato, and to a large industrialized suburb of Firenze, Prato.
For those interested in Biella as a place to visit, let me offer my humble opinion.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/biella   (212 words)

  
 Lollo.com - Costruzione, realizzazione e creazione di siti web e internet a biella
Lollo opera nella realizzazione, creazione siti internet e costruzione siti internet a biella con procacciatori d'affari selezionati per venire incontro alle necessità dei nostri utenti di un collegamento diretto con la nostra sede principale.
La nostra offerta di realizzazione, costruzione siti web e realizzazione siti web a biella si concretizza attraverso una serie di pacchetti web chiavi in mano studiati appositamente per offrire alla clientela soluzioni complete ed economiche.
Fissa un appuntamento con i nostri procacciatori a biella per un'assistenza commerciale completa.
italiano.lollo.com /int/operativi/biella.php   (266 words)

  
 Hotels Biella Italy - Venere.com
For those who, travel on business, it is important to stay in a pleasant Hotel with a relaxed atmosphere.
Set in Gaglianico, in Gramsci street, an important road from Biella to A4 at Santhià exit.
We are 70 km away from Turin, 90 km from Milan, 40 km from Valle d'Aosta and 2 km from the centre of Biella.
en.venere.com /hotels_biella   (208 words)

  
 Interprete
This FUD is not spreadable, but it does make…, and was previously noted in Mexico last year.
Having your blog entry slamming Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ be on the first page of a google search using both the terms Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield Horizon.
I am sure my story is babycakes compared to the scary stuff that is actually happening out in the so-called “Land of the Free.” Like people being denied some cancer treatment, them dying, and then some of the head honchos feasting on their major organs, but hey, I submitted anyway.
www.healthhacker.org /satoroams   (2434 words)

  
 Interprete
I just finished a pretty good article The Myth of Thomas Szasz, about the man who most famously attacked the psychiatric profession in part by claiming mental illness was manufactured, a myth.
While he may be the most famous figure, and may have certainly led the charge in many resepcts, there were others (that is critical psychiatrists like him (and not just in the US) not to mention wide spread critique from various social quarters.
It is good to see the New York Times critically report on the (ab)use of cocktail psychiatric drugs used for treating children (and see this older New Yorker article The Pediatric Gap on the general lack of saftey testing for drugs given to kids).
healthhacker.org /satoroams   (2024 words)

  
 Province of Biella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Map highlighting the location of the province of Biella in Italy
Biella (Italian: Provincia di Biella) is a province of Italy located in Piedmont.
It was created in 1992 and its capital is the city of Biella.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Province_of_Biella   (122 words)

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