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Piedmont, at the foot of the Alps, is where modern Italy began: Turin served as the country's first capital from 1861 to 1865, and the region still carries a certain royal composure. Its countryside, though, is the real aristocracy. The Langhe, Roero and Monferrato hills — a UNESCO site since 2014 — grow the nebbiolo grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco, while Alba hosts the world's most serious white truffle market every autumn.
Come in October if you can: fog over the vineyards, new wine, and Turin's historic cafés waiting at the end of the day.
The provinces of Piedmont
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The best of Piedmont
The places worth the trip on their own, picked by our editors.
The top 5 places in Piedmont
Our editors' ranking: the area's most important places, drawn from the individual town guides. See the national rankings →
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🖼️ Museums Museo Egizio
📍 Turin
Established in 1824, this is the world's oldest museum dedicated entirely to the culture of ancient Egypt.
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🏰 Castles & palaces Royal Palace of Venaria
📍 Venaria Reale
Rescued by the largest restoration in European history, this 17th-century Savoy hunting estate is a Baroque masterpiece.
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🌿 Gardens & spas Borromean Islands
📍 Stresa
A 50-acre archipelago on Lake Maggiore, defined by the historic palaces and botanical gardens of the Borromeo family.
Upcoming events in Piedmont
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