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

Shopping Tips

Helping to Keep Traditions Alive with Piedmont Delights

Before embarking on this journey with Piedmont Delights, we too struggled to understand the true meaning of why traditions need to be protected.

Books

Old World Italian: A Review of Mimi Thorisson's Journey in Italy

‘Old World Italian’ is the fruit of years of passion and research, and documents the couple’s move from a world of croissants, pates and rich sauces, to one dominated by olive oil and pasta, hazelnuts and strong espresso.

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in November 2020

Here's what to expect this November in Italy in regards to upcoming events and festivals

The Curious Traveler

The Foliage Train riding amid fall colors and woods

Riding the Foliage Train from Piedmont to Switzerland

A train ride on a historic route amid mountains, villages and the fall colors.

The Curious Traveler

Four Places in Italy That Will Remind You of World Famous Landmarks Overseas

Places that make you wonder, am I still in Italy?

What you can't miss in Piedmont

Where is Piedmont

Top Experiences in Piedmont

Language Schools

Online Italian Courses

Turin

Residence artist

Foundation Montforte Artist in Residence Program/ Art Classes

Garessio

Cooking School

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

Turin

Wedding Planners

THAT DAY di Monica Ferraris

Liguria, Turin

Best places to stay in Piedmont

Villa

Fondazione Montforte L’Ermitage

Garessio

Properties for sale in Piedmont

A Fairy’s Townhouse in Monforte D’Alba, Piedmont 0

Town - City Home in Monforte d'Alba

850000

Villa in Odalengo Piccolo

475000

Detached House in Prunetto

110000

Fractional ownership in Costigliole d'Asti

190000

Country Home - Restored in Cossano Belbo

60000

Country Home - Restored in Cortemilia

215000

Country Home - To Restore in Morbello

195000

Country Home - To Restore in Morbello

480000

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

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Italian passport.

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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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Hi.

I have arrived at my house I find some guests are already here.

I have Ghiri or edible dormouse.

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