Piedmont Travel Guide

Italy

A town nestled in a valley with mountains in the background.
A historic building with a prominent tower and dome, surrounded by a plaza with people and smaller buildings.
A ski lift in a snowy mountain area with a town below and snow-covered peaks in the background.
A grand historical building with symmetrical architecture, a central courtyard, and vibrant flower beds.
A river winding through a mountainous landscape with rocky banks and dense forests.

Popular cities in Piedmont

Turin
Known for Historical, Museums and Business
This baroque city brimming with grand piazzas and historic 19th-century arcades is famous as the home of the Holy Shroud, Italian motoring giant, Fiat, and the great Juventus football club.

Reasons to visit

  • Allianz Stadium
  • Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
  • Egyptian Museum
Stresa
Known for Lakes, Gardens and Islands
Discovering the shores of Lake Maggiore has to start with a holiday in Stresa, the famous town overlooking the Borromeo Gulf.

Reasons to visit

  • Isola Bella
  • Mottarone
  • Borromeo Palace and Garden
Verbania
Known for Lakes, Ferries and boats and Natural parks
Vacation in a lakeside town in northern Italy that enthralls with its scenic majesty, beautiful churches and cultural and horticultural treasures.

Reasons to visit

  • Villa Taranto Botanical Garden
  • Villa Giulia
  • San Leonardo Church
Sestriere
Known for Skiing, Excursions and Sports
Holidays in Sestriere, one of the most popular winter tourism destinations, are a great chance to spend relaxing days on the snow without having to sacrifice comfort.

Reasons to visit

  • Sises Ski Lift
  • Principi Ski Lift
Cannobio
Known for Biking, Camping and Marinas
Relax on summer days on the shores of Lake Maggiore, where cobbled streets, historic architecture and a pretty beach create a very alluring vacation destination.

Reasons to visit

  • Cannobio Ferry Terminal
Alba
Known for Cathedrals, Churches and Wineries
Alba awaits: its churches, monuments, theatre and more!

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