Piedmont Italy amazing Italian holidays destination

Piedmont Italy region is slowly growing in popularity in terms of a destination for Italian holidays for many. Not as popular as Venice, Florence or Rome but we are getting there. Ever since 2006 Winter Olympic Games held here our reputation as an amazing Italian holiday destination has grown.

Piemonte as it is called in Italian is a contraction of the Italian word "ai piedi del monte" meaning at the foot of the mountain.

Piedmont Italy is close to the borders of Switzerland and France. It is easy to reach by car, train or flights. Piedmont Italy is one of the 20 regions of Italy, is the second largest region of Italy after Sicily. We have our own dialect call Piedmontese a language liken to French. If you study Italian history you will understand our relationship with France. How different is it?

Piedmontese dialect is almost a lost art spoken among the older generation. An association call Famija Turineisa established in 1925 is trying to keep it alive with organization of concerts, plays and social gatherings.

TURIN IN SPRING

Our capital is Turin and it is Italy's 5th. economic power city. Rich in Italian history being the first capital of Italy in 1861, upon the unification of Italy. We have strong ties to many European history especially with France. Our reputation is leader of Italy automobile industry.

Spring usher many outdoor activities around Turin. Is the season of parchi storici fioriti - flower blooming. Many houses and private parks are open to visitors during this season.

Turin famous book exhibition at Lingotto officially call Fiera Internazionale del libro. Every year a different country play host at this exhibition. Books lovers should not miss this event! Lingotto was the landmark for Fiat history.

RIGHT DESTINATION ALL YEAR ROUND

It does not matter when you plan your Italian holidays, Piedmont Italy has something to offer all year round. Surrounded by the Alps Piedmont Italy is mountainous with plenty of great ski slopes ideal for winter sports. Rich in agriculture we have food fairs throughout the year in different provinces which give rise to many reasons for holding different Italian food festivals all year round. One our rarest offering is tartufo bianco (white truffle) highly-priced mushroom auctioned to the highest bidder for their discerning dining. For lovers of Italian chocolate it all begin here.

AUTUMN IS GRAPE HARVESTING TIME!

Our region is preparing to celebrate grape harvesting soon. This is the time for wine lovers to come visit Piedmont region. Langhe hills and Monferrato vineyards beckons you. Visit our Italian wineries to sample famous Italy red wines or try our sweet sparkling white asti spumante while you feast on Piedmont regional cuisines. Calling wine lovers plan your Italy wine tour today!

AUTOMOTIVE TOUR - FIAT HISTORY

Fiat history began in 1899, at the dawn of Italian industrialisation, in which the company has always played leading roles not to mentioned they went through 2 world wars and survived. Agnelli family started it all. Fascinating story behind the family saga too. You can now take an automotive vacation in Turin and learn more about Fiat and its roots in North Italy.

ITALIAN GOURMET FOOD

Didn't we just mentioned we are
rich in agriculture... Piedmont Italy regions is the place where you will find 51 Top rated Italian chefs and their restaurants. There are also many Italian cooking schools catering to foreigners.

If you love cooking and Italian language we suggest for you to consider a cooking vacation with us.

Explore Piedmont Italy with us and have an amazing journey...

 

 

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