Piedmont

View on autumnal vineyards of Langhe in Piedmont

Panoramic view of Turin

Street view with an old green tram in the historic city center of Turin

Typical houses in alpine resort of Limone Piemonte

White Alba’s Truffle

Piedmont is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital of Piedmont is Turin.

Piedmont is a region in northwest Italy, one of the 20 regions of the country. It borders the Liguria region to the south, the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions to the east and the Aosta Valley region to the northwest; it also borders Switzerland to the northeast and France to the west.

It has an area of 25,402 km2 (9,808 sq mi) making it the second largest region of Italy after Sicily and a population of 4,322,805 as of 30 June 2020. The capital of Piedmont is Turin.

Piedmont Highlights

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in July 2022

Buckle up for a full summer of festivals: here, John Bensalhia charts some of the highlights.

Inspired Stays

A Weekend of Relaxation and Indulgence in the Alta Langa

The Alta Langa is a less touristy and slower area than the Bassa Langa, known for Barolo and Dolcetto d’Alba wines and crowded medieval villages, but it boasts a natural and gastronomic heritage worth experiencing.

Off the beaten track

Not Just Provence - Where to See Lavender Fields in Italy

Italophiles with a passion for lavender can head to these places to admire the magnificent blooms.

Traditions

Who Are the Walsers, the Germanic People of Piedmont and Aosta Valley

Discover the story of the population that migrated from Swiss Valais in the 12th century and where you can experience their culture today.

Travel Guide

Tortona and Timorasso: Home to Intricate and Intellectual White Wines

Head to the southeast corner of the region, in the Tortona hills, which stretch as far south as Genoa, where a rare grape has been resurrected.

What you can't miss in Piedmont

Where is Piedmont

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 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

Hotel

Almaranto Hotel & Retreat

Calamandrana

Villa

Fondazione Montforte L’Ermitage

Garessio

Properties for sale in Piedmont

Country Home - Restored in Trisobbio

990000

Country Home - To Restore in Cassine

480000

Business in Calamandrana

2980000

Country Home - Restored in Montabone

480000

Villa in Sale San Giovanni

140000

Country Home - Restored in Vaglio Serra

180000

Country Home - Restored in Saliceto

138000

Detached House in Mombaldone

140000

Recipes From Piedmont

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.

Recipes

Risotto with Barolo, Radicchio and Fontina

This week, we use one of Northern Italy's best red wines, Barolo, in a beautiful risotto dish adorned with adorable heart-shaped slices of Fontina cheese.

What others are saying about Piedmont

@Clueless in Italy asks:

Hi. Just wondering if anyone has experienced and opinions of the Italian dental service? How did it compare to the UK regarding costs? I am sure the standard works be very good.

Thanks

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@Clueless in Italy asks:

Tari

Hi I am just trying to get a sense of roughly how much the waste tax is in your various areas.

I think part of the calculation is on the m2 of the property, would this include all outbuildings, the catena etc?

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@donnaboeing_1 asks:

Does anyone know if Palio de Asti has been scheduled this year and when?

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