Things to see in Piedmont
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By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 19 November 2023
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Despite being one of the landlocked regions of Italy, Piedmont has one of the most diverse ranges of landscapes. It occupies the north-western corner of Italy with the French border to its west.
The endless rolling fields full of vineyards in the Langhe and Monferrato wine regions earned Piedmont one of its UNESCO World Heritage Site listings. Villages such as Barolo, Canelli and Barbaresco offer dramatic scenery and some of the country's best vineyards where you can taste the produce. |
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There's so much more to Piedmont though; away from the vineyard areas there are magnificent lakes such as Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. You'll also find beautiful islands in the middle of those lakes including Isola San Giulio, Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori, the last three of which make up the Borromean Islands.
Sitting on the banks of Lake Maggiore is one of the finest gardens in Italy: Villa Taranto which is just a short distance from the picturesque city of Verbania. The capital city of Piedmont is Turin which has some of the country's best museums as well as extraordinary palaces such as the Reggia di Venaria Reale and the Royal Palace of Turin. Among the most interesting smaller towns are Varallo Sesia, Mondovì and Susa while the mountain areas provide some fascinating villages such as Chianale and Usseaux with its artistic centre.
In 2006, Piedmont was home to the Winter Olympics with Turin the host city. This recognised a long-standing tradition of well-equipped ski resorts such as Sestriere and Sauze d'Oulx. There are also two of Italy's national parks in these mountain areas: Val Grande and Gran Paradiso which was officially the first of its kind in the country, given that status in order to protect the ibex that roam free there.
Sitting on the banks of Lake Maggiore is one of the finest gardens in Italy: Villa Taranto which is just a short distance from the picturesque city of Verbania. The capital city of Piedmont is Turin which has some of the country's best museums as well as extraordinary palaces such as the Reggia di Venaria Reale and the Royal Palace of Turin. Among the most interesting smaller towns are Varallo Sesia, Mondovì and Susa while the mountain areas provide some fascinating villages such as Chianale and Usseaux with its artistic centre.
In 2006, Piedmont was home to the Winter Olympics with Turin the host city. This recognised a long-standing tradition of well-equipped ski resorts such as Sestriere and Sauze d'Oulx. There are also two of Italy's national parks in these mountain areas: Val Grande and Gran Paradiso which was officially the first of its kind in the country, given that status in order to protect the ibex that roam free there.
Major Cities and Towns of Piedmont
Mole Antonelliana, Turin, Piedmont
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Historic Towns of Piedmont
Susa, Piedmont
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Piedmont's Borghi Piu Belli d'Italia
Chianale, Piedmont
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Lakeside Towns of Piedmont
Orta San Giulio, Piedmont
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Piedmont
Reggia di Venaria Reale, Turin, Piedmont
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Lakes and Islands of Piedmont
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont
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Orange Flag Towns of Piedmont
Varallo Sesia, Piedmont
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Parks of Piedmont
Parco Naturale Orsiera Rocciavrè, Piedmont
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Ski Resorts of Piedmont
Sestriere, Piedmont
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Vineyard Towns of Piedmont
La Morra, Piedmont
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Wine Regions of Piedmont
Ponzano Monferrato, Piedmont
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Landmarks of Piedmont
Sacra di San Michele, Piedmont
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Gardens of Piedmont
Villa Taranto, Piedmont
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Provinces of Piedmont
Pella, Novara Province
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