a city of Italy, kingdom of Sardinia, capital of a province of the same name, and also of the duchy of Chambord Savoy. It is pleasantly situated in a fertile district, between two hills, on the rivers Leisse and Albana, 46 miles S.S.W. of Geneva. The town, however, is irregularly and ill built, and has only one good street. The principal edifices are the cathedral, hotel Dieu, castle, theatre, and barracks. Several of the squares are adorned with fountains. The old ramparts of the city have been converted into public walks. It is the seat of an archbishop, of the military governor of the duchy, and of the superior tribunal; and has also a Jesuit college, royal academical society, society of agriculture and commerce, public library, museum, botanic garden, and many charitable institutions. It has manufactures of silk-gauze, lace, leather, soap, hats, &c.; and a considerable trade in liqueurs, wine, lead, copper, and other articles. In the vicinity is Charmettes, for some time the residence of Rousseau. Pop. (including garrison) 18,000.