A Guide to Turin & Piemonte
The region of Piemonte includes Turin, Asti, Alba, Alessandria, Novara, Vercelli, Verbania, Cuneo, Biella and Lake Maggiore.
Province of TURIN
Orange throwing in Ivrea
Founded by the Romans in 100 BC, Ivrea was called Eporedia. Now its fame is thanks to oranges.
Sestriere
A one page introduction outlining what to expect from Italy's Winter Olympic Games location.
Museums of Turin
Five not miss including the 'FIAT Historical Centre' and the 'The House of Savoy Tombs'.
Torino or Turin
The history of Turin is perhaps the history of modern Italy and modern food.
Turin city break
Turin is transforming itself for the Winter Olympics and offers city beak opportunities.
Where to ski in Piemonte
There are seven main ski zones in the region and we list them all including a great link.
Province of CUNEO
Slow Food head office in Bra
The origins of the Slow Food Foundation, growth and future and a proposed Slow Food Tour.
Valleys of Cuneo
The Stura, Varaita, Maira, Grana, Pesio and perhaps the most well known, Valli Monregalesi.
Savigliano
Savigliano is 33km from Cuneo and has a history of antagonism towards the burghers of Asti.
Cuneo
A frontier town with a strong urban and gastronomic tradition, and lots of chocolate.
Alba
Alba has traditionally acted as a gate to the Langhe mountains and a passage to Liguria.
Limone Piemonte
So small we can't find it on the map. You may have more luck.
Province of NOVARA
Lesa on Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is shared by two Italian regions with its eastern shores nestling in Lombardia.
Good Friday passion play
There are many holy plays acted out across Italy over the Easter period. This dates from 1729.
Province of VERBANIA - VERBANO CUSIO OSSOLA
Stresa on Lake Maggiore
So much beauty, so much art, how can you not fail to refresh both body and mind.
Dressing up as soldiers
On the 15th August the 'Milizie of Calasca' and the 'Milizie di Bannio parade in Ossola.
Province of BIELLA
Biella - Manchester of Italy
The 'Manchester of Italy' built its wealth in a similar way to the northern English industrial city.
Province of ASTI
The Langa Astigiana
Centuries of all out warfare and dynastic feuds have left the territory of Langa Astigiana with an amazing tourism patrimony.
Province of ALESSANDRIA
Acqui Terme
Piemonte's most famous thermal spa town has been popular since Roman times. Nno need to worry about overdoing the food and wine.
Province of VERCELLI |
