Tag: Piedmont

Let's explore Monferrato, one of the most popular destinations where you can spend a complete holiday experience with art, history, nature, entertainment, events, food and wine specialities.   This historic region of Piedmont is home to relaxing hills and vineyards that give life to the world-famous Piedmontese wines. Thanks to its geographical position, favourable climate and suitable soils, Monferrato is the land of fine wines such as Barbera, Dolcetto and Grignolino. But where exactly is Monferrato? Monferrato is located in Piedmont, between the provinces of Asti and Alessandria, extending from Casale Monferrato to the Ligurian Apennines, on the border with Genoa and Savona. This wonderful territory, which enchants us Italians and foreign tourists alike, is divided into the areas of Basso Monferrato or Monferrato Casalese, Basso and Alto Monferrato Astigiano, and Alto Monferrato of Acqui Ovada and Gavi.   Table of Contents What to see in Monferrato? Visit the Monferrato: the top places What to do in Monferrato What to eat How to get to Monferrato     Why is Monferrato so well known? Well, the first thought runs to its world-famous wine vocation, as well as its cuisine. But not only that. In this beautiful corner of the world, you can also fall in love with its ancient castles, towers and medieval villages, historic centres dotted with churches and abbeys. Civil and religious monuments that bear witness to a rich history with indelible traces. History remains in spite of the passage of time and the turn of mankind, and it is exciting to relive it in order to sanction its immortality. Territories like this one in Monferrato must be visited at least once in a lifetime. It is no coincidence that they are also often the ones rewarded by the institutions responsible for historical and cultural enhancement. UNESCO included

Follow me in this guide to visit Casale Monferrato at its best and discover all the ancient flavours of this Piedmontese town!   The city of Casale Monferrato is located, as its name suggests, in Monferrato, a hilly region including the provinces of Alessandria and Asti. Here its inhabitants (the “Casalesi”) can admire every day the majesty of the river Po (the longest Italian river), which cuts the town in two. This land, with its centuries-old flavours and traditions, has been included, together with the Langhe and Roero, in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In fact, it is world-famous for being one of Italy's major wine regions, known for its red wines and sparkling wines. In addition to this important recognition, the city is also known for being the capital of the DOC, or rather, its birthplace: it was here that, in 1963, all the legislative proposals aimed at protecting typical wines (later called Denominazione d'Origine Controllata) began. Finally, this land is also rich in several De.Co, the Denominazioni Comunali (municipal denominations), including the famous Krumiri biscuits, Agnolotti pasta and giardiniera (chopped vegetables boiled in water and vinegar). What do you say, have these facts intrigued you enough?   Table of Contents What to see in Casale Monferrato Visiting Casale Monferrato and surroundings What to do in Casale Monferrato? Top events     So follow me in this guide on what to see in Casale Monferrato. We will explore the beauty and charm of its historic centre, full of palaces, covered walkways and shops, and visit the wonderful surrounding landscapes of vineyards, woods and castles. And now let's set off on this itinerary, starting with the beauties of the historic centre, to discover Casale Monferrato and its surroundings, trying to make the best of it and guarantee an excellent visit

What is worth seeing and doing in Turin? Here is the guide we have written to let you discover the most beautiful places outside the city, activities, events and tastings of the best local specialities.   Turin is one of the most fascinating and visited Italian art cities for its architectural, artistic and cultural richness. A real one "workshop" of innovation, recognised by UNESCO in 2014 as "City of Creativity". But Turin is also history. A history that is written on its palaces and museums. Seat of the Savoy dynasty, capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia and first capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1865-1871), today Turin and Piedmont have several UNESCO World Heritage sites. A more exclusive itinerary also includes places and monuments that echo mysterious and esoteric symbols. Known as the "magical city", Turin is said to be animated by the polarity of positive and negative energies. Traditions and legends place it in the two magic triangles of white magic, together with Prague and Lyon, and black magic, with London and San Francisco.     Turin is also the city of "gianduiotto" and of two of the world's most important museums: the world's oldest Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema. Some of the city's locations have been used as the backdrop for films such as "Cabiria", written by Gabriele D'Annunzio in 1914; "Profondo Rosso" by Dario Argento; "Santa Maradona", directed by Marco Ponti; "Mio fratello è figlio unico", directed by Daniele Luchetti; "Il Divo", directed by Paolo Sorrentino... Just to name a few. Enjoy Piedmontese cuisine in Turin, at the osteria! As intense and full of life as it is, it is not only Turin the focus of our attention. Throughout Piedmont you can visit and explore enchanting villages, medieval castles, abbeys and breathtaking landscapes. That's

An old town full of places to visit, food and wine specialities and top surroundings   Novara is a surprising and unexpected destination due to its history, culture, nature and good food. Yes, we know, as a crossroads between Milan and Turin, Novara is often seen as an industrial centre, and therefore of little or no interest at all to tourists. But if you follow us on this virtual tour through the streets of its historic centre and buildings, you will soon realise that this is not the case. There are indeed many things to do, see and taste in this beautiful city in Piedmont, not to mention its surroundings. Are you ready to be amazed?   Table of contents What to see in Novara What to eat in Novara What to do in the evening Novara and its surroundings How to get to Novara?     What to see in Novara [ back to menu ]   As with most Italian cities, Novara's history tells us of its distant origins in time, from the Ligurians to the Celts, and of a succession of conquests and conquerors from the Romans, Lombards and Franks to Napoleon, who over the ages have contributed to defining it in its current architectural and cultural values, which you can breathe in and retrace as you stroll through the streets of its historic centre. A compact, human-scale historic centre that can be visited all on foot, even in a single day. However, if you plan to stay a few more days and choose it as a base for exploring its surroundings and visiting the famous rice fields, we recommend arriving by car or renting one. If you can't leave it parked at your hotel, you can make use of the pay car parks.   🧳 Want

What to do in the Langhe Italy? In this guide, I will tell you about the best things to see in all seasons! Come and enjoy breathtaking landscapes, villages, food and an incredible Langhe wine offer.   The Langhe territory is located in Piedmont, straddling the provinces of Cuneo and Asti. Since 2014 it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Roero and Monferrato. The area can be divided into Alta and Bassa Langa: the first, barren and wild, is suitable for cheese and hazelnut production, while the second with its hills is perfect for growing grapes. The landscapes are truly unique, thanks to picturesque villages and majestic castles. But it is also important to mention the wide range of food and wine, especially Langhe wine with its famous DOC and DOCG wines. Thanks to the combination of many factors such as climate, soil composition and geographical position, this land is a jewel for wine production. Considering all that it has to offer, this territory is perfect for a day trip, a weekend based on culture or relaxation, a romantic or active weekend, not forgetting the possibility of organising wonderful food and wine trips. Thanks to this variety, the Langhe can be visited in any season. But especially in autumn, when the landscape changes, the view is remarkable.     In love with the Langhe? Discover them with Italia Delight!   To find out more about what there is to see in the Langhe, keep reading the article! 👇   Visiting the Langhe: the best things to do As I told you, the Langhe area is very important from a wine-making point of view. Generation after generation, the winemakers handed down the art of wine making and shaped the landscape in all its facets and particularities.

Discover the best things to do in Alba Italy! Here is a short guide to visit Alba city and its surroundings! Find out what to do in Alba Piedmont: nature, villages, fairytale castles, food and wine!   Alba in Piedmont is a town in the province of Cuneo, one of the most important cities of the Langhe. It is located about 50 km from Turin and stands on the bank of the Tànaro river, on a vast basin that embraces hills, vineyards and breathtaking landscapes. The area was already inhabited in the Neolithic period, as shown by the findings. In the villages, iron and bronze were worked. Agriculture and animal husbandry were practised. This town is the heart of Piedmont, a small but very characteristic area. What to see in Alba Italy? Getting there is easy and you can enjoy an excellent climate, events and entertainment all year round. This makes it possible to visit Alba city and its surroundings both in winter and summer, with the whole family or on your own. The city has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its wine-growing landscapes in the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.   Table of Contents Why you should visit Alba What to see in Alba Visit Alba and its surroundings What to eat in Alba       If I have intrigued you and you want to find out what to visit in Alba, follow me in the article!   🧳 Alba and the Langhe fascinate you? Discover them with Italia Delight!   Why you should visit Alba Italy [ back to menu ]   Today the city is a place where you can admire not only a long and precious history but also castles, archaeological sites, walk in the vineyards and relax in a quiet environment