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

Day Tripper

A Handy Guide For Exploring Turin

Turin combines the grandeur of its royal past with the verve of its industrial present, forming a unique and captivating urban atmosphere.

Sustainable Travel

Discover the Monferrato Region of Piedmont: Top 5 Reasons to Visit

With spectacular scenery, cultural sights, and cuisine, the UNESCO-listed Monferrato hills in Piedmont have something for everyone.

Village

Aerial view of the ancient town on Monterano

Italy’s Most Beautiful Ghost Towns

There are thousands of abandoned villages across Italy, but most are dangerous to visit. Here are five fit for adventurous explorers.

Events

Things to Do and See (Including Online) in Italy in April 2021

April 2021 in Italy. With the internet continuing to act as an important conduit for festivals and events, this month alone includes guided tours, art history, vinegar, and seafood dishes.

Travel Guide

Vineyards landscape in Langhe Piedmont Italy

The Undiscovered Province of Cuneo in Piedmont

Cuneo may not be known to the masses, but its strategic position makes it an ideal base to explore some of Piedmont’s most beautiful mountain landscapes and picturesque historic villages.

What you can't miss in Piedmont

Where is Piedmont

Top Experiences in Piedmont

Residence artist

Foundation Montforte Artist in Residence Program/ Art Classes

Garessio

Private Cooking Classes in Turin & Virtual Cooking Classes. Live From Italy. 1

Cooking School

Private Virtual Cooking Classes. Live From Italy.

Turin

Wedding Planners

THAT DAY di Monica Ferraris

Liguria, Turin

Language Schools

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

Borgomanero

Best places to stay in Piedmont

Hotel

Almaranto Hotel & Retreat

Calamandrana

Villa

Fondazione Montforte L’Ermitage

Garessio

Properties for sale in Piedmont

Business in Calamandrana

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Country Home - To Restore in Acqui Terme

450000

Country Home - Restored in Montabone

480000

Country Home - Restored in Cortemilia

215000

Country Home - To Restore in Morbello

195000

Villa in Bubbio

215000

Country Home - To Restore in Bubbio

268000

Country Home - To Restore in Rivalta Bormida

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Recipes From Piedmont

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.

Recipes

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde (green sauce) is a recipe from Piedmont usually served with Bollito

Recipes

Roast Beef with Langhe Hazelnuts

Arrosto alle nocciole delle Langhe

What others are saying about Piedmont

@JC JC asks:

Hi everyone - are any of you non-Italian residents looking into the Super Eco Bonus? I am still waiting for information from the bank of how it can work with the trading of tax credits.

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@Clueless in Italy asks:

Hi we are planning to drive down this summer.

In the old days we would take a trailer loaded with personal effects, mainly old used items of very little if any value.

My question is has anyone passed through French customs with a trailer?

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@Stephen1023 asks:

I would like to know if anyone has been successful in growing lemon trees in Piedmont? We are @ 600 meters elevation, south of Alba. We will use terra cotta pots, and have a micro climate area next to our stables. Full sun all day with 1 meter thick limestone surrounding area. Stephen

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