About the city and the twinning
About Bra
Bra is a town in the province of Cuneo, in Italy’s Piedmont region. It lies in the Roero area, between the Roero hills and the Cuneo plain. Its historic centre is known for its Baroque architecture, including the churches of Santa Chiara and Sant’Andrea. Santa Chiara was designed by Piedmontese architect Bernardo Antonio Vittone and is distinguished by its double-shell dome.
The municipality includes Pollenzo, the site of the ancient Roman settlement of Pollentia. The curved layout of houses in the village centre still follows the outline of the Roman amphitheatre. Bra is also the birthplace of the Slow Food movement, and Pollenzo is home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences. The town hosts Cheese, an international event that brings together cheesemakers and showcases traditional cheesemaking.
Twinning with Bethlehem
On 15 June 2023, Bethlehem Mayor Hanna Hanania and Bra Mayor Giovanni Fogliato signed a twinning agreement at Bethlehem Municipality in the presence of Italy’s Consul General in Jerusalem, Giuseppe Fedele. At the ceremony, Mayor Fogliato highlighted the role municipalities can play in promoting peace and mutual respect.
In September 2023, Bra welcomed a Bethlehem municipal delegation during the Cheese event. The visit included a conference on solidarity, friendship and cooperation in Palestine.