An area where live, multi-faceted artistic treasures, important traces of our history and stunning natural landscapes.
The historical, artistic and cultural areas of
Turin is worth more than a superficial visit to this beautiful city which in recent years is finding his new calling for nightlife, a feature particularly appreciated by young tourists.
The northern boundary of the region is marked by the Alpine mountain range where there are two ski resorts on record:
Bardonecchia, the westernmost town in Italy, and
Sestriere, the highest altitude above sea level, further south, however, the location
Limone Piemonte is best known resort facilities with high quality and easily accessible from the nearby
Cuneo, the capital of the Provincia Granda.
The Apennine Mountains mark the southern boundary of the Piedmont, in the middle are the rolling hills of Monferrato, where lurks
Asti, famous for the Palio and the Festival of Festivals Asti, food and wine festival of national relevance.
In
Alessandria worth a visit the Cathedral of San Pietro with its tall bell tower, the Baptistry at
Novara is preserved early Christian, while further north lies
Biella offers fascinating and ancient stairs that lead to the old town and the nearby Marian Shrine of Oropa.
Much loved by the international tourism the views offered by
Lake Maggiore and its pearls:
Verbania, the Borromeo Gulf on the garden terrace, the unique aspect of the sumptuous villas and elegant hotel in Art Nouveau style and give
Stresa,
Baveno quarries whose pink granite have provided the material for the columns of the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan.