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Piedmont

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Main events

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Location

Local products

Main cities and towns

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Art and Craft

Cultural heritage

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Natural resource

Food and Drinks

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Location

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Piedmont is an Italian region located in north-western Italy, has no access to the sea and is bordered to the north by Switzerland, to the north-west by Valle d'Aosta, to the east by Lombardy, to the west by France, to the south with Liguria and to the southeast with Emilia Romagna. It is known for its refined cuisine and wines, such as Barolo. The capital is Turin, which offers numerous examples of Baroque architecture. We have other cities such as: Alessandria, Asti, Vercelli, Cuneo, Novara, Biella. The main rivers are: the Po, the Tanaro, the Sesia, the Ticino .. The main lakes They are: Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Viverone... Piedmont is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

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VERCELLI

NOVARA

TORINO

Main cities and towns

ALESSANDRIA

CUNEO

BIELLA

ASTI

Cultural Heritage

Religious

Artistic

Historical

Natural Resources

It is known as the "greenest valley in Italy", as it is rich in unspoilt nature and very green landscapes. The paradise for lovers of outdoor sports, both in winter and in summer. Its mountains offer the opportunity to practice trekking, mountaineering, climbing and many other disciplines.

Main Events

The Piedmont is a region that offers many events as: Fiera internazionale del tartufo bianco,Fiera dell'asparago,Palio Di Asti, Palio degli Asini, Carnevale Di Borgosesia,Sagra del Pisello,Fiera del peperone di carmagnola.Sacra rappresentazione della passione di Cristo.

UNESCO HERITAGE

Piedmont boasts 5 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List;

• The complex of the Royal Savoy Residences was the first Piedmontese site recognized by UNESCO. From Turin to Cuneo, discovering architectural masterpieces.
• The prehistoric pile-dwelling sites of the Alps in Viverone and Azeglio, on the outskirts of Turin.
• The 7 Sacred Mountains of Piedmont (Belmonte, Crea, Domodossola, Ghiffa, Oropa, Orta and Varallo).
• The vineyard landscapes of Monferrato.
• In 2018 the UNESCO recognition awarded Ivrea Industrial city, born from the social and cultural project of Adriano Olivetti.

Climate

Piedmont is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild winters.

Typical Product and Food

Agnolotti

Torta di Nocciole

Bagna Cauda

Risotto al Barolo

Bacio di Dama

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