Grangia Leri Cavour
Museum | Trino | Piemonte | Italy
The "Grangia Leri Cavour" in Trino, Piedmont, is a historical agricultural estate founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century. In 1822, Michele Benso di Cavour, the father of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, acquired the property and transformed it into a modern agricultural facility. Under the leadership of Camillo Benso, innovative cultivation methods were introduced, significantly improving rice production and livestock farming in the region.
During Camillo Benso's political career, Leri Cavour served as a retreat and meeting place for significant figures of the time, including King Victor Emmanuel II, Giuseppe Verdi, and Sir James Hudson. Many ideas and strategies developed in this environment led to the unification of Italy.
After the construction of the nearby Galileo Ferraris nuclear power plant, the village of Leri Cavour was taken over by Enel S.p.A. and later sold to the municipality of Trino in 2008 for a symbolic amount of 1,000 euros. Today, the estate is a significant cultural heritage site that reflects the history and influence of Camillo Benso on Italian agriculture and politics.
