Biella (Piedmont)

The Sanctuary of Oropa

Biella is a town and comune in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, the capital of the province of the same name. It is located about 80 kilometres (50 miles) northeast of Turin and about 80 kilometres (50 miles) west-northwest of Milan. It lies in the foothills of the Alps, in the Bo mountain range near Mt. Mucrone and Camino, an area rich in springs and lakes, the heart of the Biellese Alps irrigated by several mountain streams: the Elvo to the west of the town, the Oropa and the Cervo to the east. Nearby natural and notable tourist attractions include the Zegna Viewpoint, the Bielmonte Ski Resort, Burcina Natural Reserve, and the moors to the south of town. The Sanctuary of Oropa is a site of religious pilgrimages. In 2003, the Sacred Mountain of Oropa was inserted by UNESCO in the World Heritage List.

Piedmont Highlights

Culture
Palazzo Reale (Torino)
What if Italy Had a Coronation?

What would a coronation look like in today's Italy? Here's one writer's tongue-in-cheek take on what the ceremony would entail if Westminster Abbey were swapped for Turin's Royal Palace.

Cinema
Postage stamp commemorating F.T. Marinetti and the Futurist movement
Dishing on Italian Film: Futurist Cuisine and Marco Ferreri's Masterpiece

The turbo-charged Futurist movement — the manifesto of which was published on February 5, 1909 — offers a framework for understanding Dillinger is Dead, Marco Ferreri's most challenging film.

Events
palermo
Things to See and Do in Italy in October 2022

Events columnist John Bensalhia revs up the autumn engine with some distinctly (and deliciously) seasonal festivals.

Places
view of barolo vineyards in piedmont
Passionate About Piemonte? We Want to Hear From You

As we put finishing touches on our quarterly digital magazine, Bellissimo, we want to hear what YOU love most about Piemonte — land of Barolo, Juventus and so much more.

Travel Guide
trevi
The Balconies of Italy: 6 Foothill Towns You Should Get to Know 

Often overlooked in favor of hilltop towns and seaside villages, Italy’s foothill towns spill down the lower slopes of some of the country’s most dramatic mountain ranges, offering sweeping vistas.

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Recipes From Piedmont

Recipes
Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita
Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita

This delicious and summery sweet relies on a top-quality DOCG dessert wine as its base.

 

Recipes
agnolotti
Agnolotti: Piedmont’s Classic Ravioli

Agnolotti, little bundles of fresh pasta that are filled with anything from a mix of meats to vegetables, are an iconic dish of the Piedmont region of northern Italy.
 

Recipes
amaretti cake
Torta di Amaretti | Amaretti Cake

This baked cake has a surprisingly delicate almond flavor. Enjoy a slice with coffee or tea, or a glass of amaretto liqueur.

 

Recipes
corzetti
Corzetti with Marjoram Pine Nut Pesto: Corzetti al Battuto di Pinoli
Corzetti (also called curzetti and croxetti), an especially uniquely shaped pasta, has been popular since the middle ages and get its name from corzetto, a 14th century Genoa coin.
Recipes
Piedmontese Stuffed Peaches

 

Pesche ripiene piemontesi is a typical Piedmontese dessert made with peaches and crushed amaretti that you often find on the menus during the summer season. 

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French tolls.

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For various reasons I avoid the Swiss route and travel via France Monte Blanc route.

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Planning on being in Turin Feb18 and 19. Would really welcome any authentic Piemontese restaurant (piola) recommendations? 

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My wife and I are from the US citizens and have recently purchased a property in Piedmont near Moncalvo. We are in the process of engaging a local architect to help us with the restoration and renovation of the property.

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