Staffarda

Staffarda is an Italian village area, within the commune of Revello near Saluzzo (south-west of Turin, and south of Pinerolo).

It is best known for the Cistercian monastery, Staffarda Abbey (Santa Maria di Staffarda), founded in 1135 by Manfred I, Marquis of Saluzzo.

The Battle of Staffarda was fought here in 1690 between France and the Duchy of Savoy.

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