Caselle

Caselle, commonly referred to as Caselle Torinese, is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. It is situated in the western part of the Turin metropolitan area, in the Po Valley, approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Turin. The municipality forms part of the urban and economic hinterland of the city and is connected to the broader Piemonte region by regional road and rail networks.

The settlement has medieval origins and developed over the centuries as an agricultural community. In the modern era Caselle became integrated into the larger expansion of the Turin area, transitioning from a primarily rural village to a town with residential and light industrial activity. The landscape remains a mix of rural areas, residential neighborhoods, and small businesses.

A defining feature of the area is the Turin-Caselle Airport, commonly known as the Caselle Airport, located within or adjacent to the municipality. The airport serves as a major transport hub for the region, linking Turin and Piedmont with domestic and international destinations and influencing local employment and services.

Administratively, Caselle is part of the Metropolitan City of Turin, a status that reflects its role within the greater Turin region and its connection to the provincial capital. The town maintains a local government structure typical of Italian comuni, with services addressing residents and surrounding communities.

Caselle’s contemporary identity centers on its proximity to Turin, the airport’s regional importance, and a balance of residential life with small-scale industry and agricultural heritage.