What are some places to visit in Piedmont, Italy?

Question

Name some places, like tourist attractions, where people can go to in Piemonte, italiy

Answer 1

Turin, "La Città Magica", is full of history (Turin was first capital for unified Italy, all the process begun there), culture (Museum of ancient Egypt is second only to Il Cairo's; Turin was also central in introducing cinema to the nation, a century ago), architecture, Alex Del Piero :) and a lot more. And if you like mysteries and/or esotericism you'll like Turin for sure!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turin

In the north, Lago Maggiore Piedmontese side is a good place to stay: look for Arona or Stresa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arona%2C_It...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stresa

Bassa Valsesia for country (small towns, not rural, but full of green), Alta Valsesia for mountain and skiing

http://www.alagna.it/welcome.php?l=en

http://www.skiinfo.it/destinations/detai...

http://www.skiinfo.it/destinations/detai...

http://alpedimera.skiforum.it/

in Varallo Sesia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varallo_Ses... you'll find the most important "Sacro Monte"  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacri_Monti...

"Parco Naturale Alta Valsesia" and other wildlife reserve: http://www.parks.it/regione.piemonte/Ein...

Piedmont is also one of the three more important region for Italian wine, along with Tuscany and Veneto.

You can always easily find usual place for fun like discos, etc. all over the region.

For more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piedmont

Answer 2

You should go to Turin(Torino) which is the capital of the Piedmont(Piemonte) region.  Asti is also another beautiful city...not very big, but pretty.   Then you should go up to the mountains as well.

Answer 3

You should definitely visit Torino.  It is a seriously underrated city.  There is a lot of history-it was originally a Celtic settlement (the city's symbol is still the bull).  There is an incredible archaeological museum, as well as the Museo Egizio, which is the 3rd most important Egyptian museum in the world (the first and second being in Egypt and England).  You can visit the Mole there-once a synagogue, now it is a cinema museum.  Also visit Superga, the burial place of the Savoys.  (You can take the funicular up the mountain for a fun excursion and great views.)  There is great shopping in Torino, too.  Try Via Garibaldi-nice stores and cafes, ending in a lovely piazza which houses the Palazzo Reale.

The shroud of Turin is kept in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, but it is no longer on display.  (Someone tried to set fire to it!)

Visit Asti, as well.  Great wine-Asti Spumante and candy-torrone.  It still has a small town feel, but it has the services of a city.  Beautiful churches and interesting museums-do not miss it!  You can also enjoy a spa day at the Acqui Terme (natural hot springs).  These are great for the body and soul.  You should see the medeival tower there, too-the Torre Rossa.  It is very interesting.

Here is Piemonte's official tourist information site:  http://www.piemondo.it/eng/index.htm