Ivrea

Panoramic view of Ivrea, Piedmont

Dora Baltea river in Ivrea

Piazza Ottinetti, the main square of Ivrea

Ivrea is a town of the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Situated on the road leading to the Aosta Valley, it straddles the Dora Baltea and is regarded as the centre of the Canavese area. One of the main festivals in Ivrea is the Carnival. The core celebration of Ivrea Carnival centers around the epic Battle of the Oranges. This involves thousands of townspeople, divided into nine on-the-ground teams who throw oranges at card-based teams during the last three carnival days: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The carnival takes place 40 days before Easter and ends on the night of "Fat Tuesday" with a solemn ceremony that involves a funeral commemorating the concluded festival.

Piedmont Highlights

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

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

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

The Balconies of Italy: Six 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.

Events

Things to See and Do in Italy in September 2022

Events columnist John Bensalhia welcomes autumn with a wealth of festivals and fairs to enjoy this September.

What you can't miss in Piedmont

Where is Ivrea

Top Experiences in Piedmont

Language Schools

L'Italiano Porticando - Learn Italian in Turin surrounded by art, history and nature

Turin

Language Schools

Learn Italian in Italy living with your teacher's family! Plus, online lessons

Borgomanero

Tours

Treasures of Piemonte Small Group Tour by Vitalia Tours

Piedmont, Turin, Langhe, Alba, Asti Province, Cuneo Province, Lake Maggiore, Orta San Giulio, Stresa, Barolo

Best places to stay in Piedmont

Villa

Fondazione Montforte L’Ermitage

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Properties for sale in Piedmont

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Recipes From Piedmont

Recipes

Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita

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

Recipes

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

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 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.

What others are saying about Piedmont

@surajit_ghosh asks:

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

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@surajit_ghosh asks:

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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@Clueless in Italy asks:

Permesso di soggiorno

Hi I find myself planning to stay in Italy for approx 6 months next year. I won't be trying to work there just visiting.

I understand that I require a Permesso di soggiorno however my wife has Italian residency and I own a house there.

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