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 OUR CAPITAL

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.

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 festivals all year round. One our rarest offering is tartufo bianco highly-priced mushroom auctioned to the highest bidder for their discerning dining.

NORTH ITALY RICH IN AGRICULTURE

We have plenty to offer for nature lovers. Piedmont Italy wine-making and fruit and milk production are
the best. More than 170,000 acres
of our land are dedicated to vineyards with DOC designations.

Take a wine tour or stay at any of our agriturismo farms. Italy bed and breakfast vacation rental are usually located on farms or near farms. This is an inexpensive way to explore North Italy. It can be that ideal family vacation package you are looking for.

SHROUD TURIN NOT TO BE MISSED!

Mystery of the Shroud of Turin. 2010 the year you can view the Shroud
on exhibition. Special viewing given by the Pope. Otherwise it is only open to the public once every 25 years.

Don't miss the chance as viewing period is limited. It is not open all year round.

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 yourself an amazing journey...

 

 

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