Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is one of the 20 Italian regions. Sitting in the far northwest of the country, it neighbors France and Switzerland. The name “Piedmont” translates as “at the foot of the mountain,” and it’s no coincidence. In fact, Piedmont is surrounded on by the Alps three sides! Nonetheless, the wild ruggedness of its landscapes is complemented by the elegance of its aristocratic history. To put it bluntly, there are many exciting things to do in Piedmont and even more reasons for you to visit it!
From the16th to the 19th century, the area of Piedmont sprouted from a minor duchy of Savoy to prosperous little kingdom. The Dukes of Savoy peppered the region with summer and winter residences, luxury hunting lodges and gardens. So, if you ever get stuck thinking about what to do in Piedmont, visit one of these incredible places.
Piedmont is a hotbed of cultural and culinary traditions, festivities and celebrations. Whatever time of year you stop by, you are likely to stumble upon one the events and festivals from the region’s busy cultural calendar. There are plenty of opportunities to taste, smell, see and touch Piedmont’s cultural core.
Piedmont is mountain-locked from three different sides making natural environment one of the region’s major attractions. Travelers from all around the world flock in Piedmont to spend their holidays against the unique backdrop of the Alps. Moreover, where there are mountains, there are also spas so there's no better place to relax.