Sights
Acqui Terme
Acqui Terme, on the banks of the Bormida river, is a spa center of extremely ancient origins, and was already famous in Roman Imperial times. The complex is divided in the Nuove terme, in the center of Acqui Terme, and the Antiche Terme situated...
Alba
Known as the "Capital of the Langhe", Alba, because of its favorable site, is today an important agricultural and grape growing center. The city of Alba is of Medieval origin and has magnificently preserved towers and blocks of...
Alessandria
Alessandria was born from the union of four ancient villages: Borgoglio, Rovereto, Gamondio and Marengo. It's name was given in honor of Pope Alessandrio III. In the past Alessandria has been a military center of great importance, and to this very...
Aosta
Aosta is the principal town of the Val d'Aosta, the small mountainous region located along the border with France. In Roman times, Aosta occupied a position of great strategic importance and, thanks to its favourable position, avoided invasion and...
Asti
The visitor to Asti will be struck by the townscape, an 18th century masterpiece rich in palazzi, towers, churches and characteristic lanes, especially in its historic center. Asti is city just waiting to be discovered which will delight all those...
Belgirate
Belgirate is highly probable that the town's name derives from its position, on a curve of Lake Maggiore, panoramically placed on the Motta Rossa promontory, between the lower basin of the lake and the Borromeo Gulf. Its enchanting and peaceful...
Biella
Between the valleys of Oropa, Elvo and Cervo one finds Biella. The city is comprised of three principal districts: Biella Piazzo, Biella Piano and Biella Chiavazza, the latter two bordering the Cervo stream. Artistic and architectural treasures...
Cogne
Cogne is a small mountain town, situated close to Aosta and the ideal location for those wishing to explore the spectacular landscapes which comprise the National Park Gran Paradiso. Once the hunting reserve of the Savoia, the Prati dell'Orso...
Courmayeur
Courmayeur is among the most famous ski destinations in Italy, at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif which, with a height of some 4804 meters, is Italy's highest mountain. Around this mountain and benefiting from the great beauty of the surrounding...
Cremolino
Cremonlina is sited on the slopes of Alto Monferrato, which are dominated by an ancient castle. A predominantly agricultural town, of ancient origin, Cremolino is still tied to age old traditions which have withstood the passage of time. The...
Cuneo
In a "Cuneo", or wedge shaped area, between the Gesso and Stura rivers one finds the city of Cuneo. Piazza Duccio di Cuneo divides the old city, where the most important monuments can be found, from the modern town. A number of artistic...
Gavi
The town of Gavi, a town of ancient origin, is perched on the mountain side. Gavi is surrounded by a scattering of small hamlets and villages including Pratolungo, Sottovalle, Rovereto, Monterotondo, Alice and Nebbioli.In the heart of Gavi there...
Ivrea
The center of Ivrea perches on a hill on the banks of the Dora Baltea, in the heart of an immense moraine amphitheatre. Whilst the origins of Ivrea date back to 100 B.C, the town's most prosperous period was in Medieval times. History,...
Limone Piemonte
Limone Piemonte's development and fame have arisen thanks to its splendid geographical position, between the Ligurian Riviera, the Cote d'Azur and Piedmont. Thus Limone Piemonte, the name of which derives from the strong ties with the Cote d'Azur,...
Monferrato
In an area which has been "spared" any great industrial development, Monferrato Casalese is a land rich in history which possesses a great number of architectural masterpieces with towers, manor houses, ruins, farmsteads and palazzi...
Novara
In the heart of the lowlands close to the border with Lombardy, one finds Novara, ancient Roman settlement known as "Novaria". Visitors will be struck by the wealth of architectural and artistic masterpieces conserved in Novara. To see:...
Sestriere
Between Val Chisone and the high Susa Valley, at 2035 meters above sea level, lies Sestriere. Famous winter tourist destination, Sestriere's history has always been linked to ski-ing, the town being part of the ski-ing district of Via Lattea...
Stresa
At the feet of Mount Mottarone, in the heart of Lake Maggiore, opposite the Borrome0 Islands, lies Stresa, tourist destination of International fame. For more than a century Stresa has been a holiday resort and has an impressive number of Liberty...
Strevi
The origin of Strevi dates back to the Roman Imperial epoch, when the town was given the name "Septemviri". Over the centuries, for security reasons, it has been the high part of the city which has developed most, and it was here that...
Tortona
Tortona is situated in an area in the North-East of the province of Alessandria, at the extreme Eastern edge of Piedmont, bordering the province of Pavia. A peaceful town, Tortona is surrounded by green countryside and waterways. There are a...
Turin
Crossed by the river Po, Turin is an Italian city of dual importance. From a cultural point of view it has been the capital of the Sabaudo state and has a well preserved Baroque style historic center. From n economic point of view it has become...
Valle Bronda
The Bronda Valley, together with the Po valley and the Infernotto, represents a mixture of past and present, reality and legend. The Po, the longest Italian river, has its source in this area. The crystal clear waters spring from the foot of...
Verbania
On the Northern bank of the Borromeo Gulf, in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Lake Maggiore, lies Verbania, well known health resort. What makes Verbania of interest to the tourist is, without doubt, the beautiful landscape in which it is...
Vercelli
Resting in the lowlands, Vercelli is caressed by the Sesia river. A city of great architectural and artistic interest, Vercelli conserves houses dating back to the XII and XV centuries. Among the sites to visit: the monumental Basilica of St...
Vernante
In the heart of the Vermenagna valley, Vernante is a small town with an antique heart, the origins of which date back to the Roman Empire. Vernante owes its name to "Verna", a plant which is prolific in the valley and features on the of...
Suggested itineraries
The art and mountains of the Susa Valley
On leaving Turin you enter the Susa valley. The SS25 winds through the entire valley up into the mountains. You come to the St Antonio di Ranverso Monastery and hospital after having driven for...
