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 (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.

Village

Five Italian Villages to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Save these romantic escape ideas for any time of the year!

Festival

Two beautiful venetian carnival masks with the famous Doge Palace in the background

Carnival in Italy Goes Digital for 2021

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, most Carnival celebrations will be virtual this year.

Wine

How Barolo, One of the World’s Greatest Wines, Originated

Discover the interesting history of how Barolo was born.

What you can't miss in Piedmont

Where is Piedmont

Top Experiences in Piedmont

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

Language Schools

Online Italian Courses

Turin

Residence artist

Foundation Montforte Artist in Residence Program/ Art Classes

Garessio

Best places to stay in Piedmont

Villa

Fondazione Montforte L’Ermitage

Garessio

Properties for sale in Piedmont

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Town - City Home in Monesiglio

169000

Country Home - Restored in Clavesana

550000

Country Home - Restored in Malvicino

275000

Apartment in Acqui Terme

288000

Villa in Clavesana

620000

Country Home - Restored in Serole

250000

Country Home - Restored in Spigno Monferrato

110000

Villa in Dogliani

450000

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

@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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@Clueless in Italy asks:

Italian passport.

I am sorry if this has been covered before, but just looking for a brief idea. I understand that the process of obtaining an Italian passport can be arduous.

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@Clueless in Italy asks:

Northern Italy travel advice required.

Hi I have traveled regularly to Northern Italy by car, usually via Switzerland and the Gottard tunnel.

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