Cossila


Cossila is a neighbourhood of Biella, in Piedmont, northern Italy.

Overview

It is a borough located some km north-west from the centre of Biella, along the road leading to the sanctuary of Oropa. From its elongated shape came the Piedmontese saying Cosila, longa e sotila.
Its southernmost part is called Cossila San Grato and the northernmost one Cossila San Giovanni.

History

Since 1940 Cossila was a separate comune, which also encompassed the village of Favaro.