Preparing your trip to Piedmont: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

2. In addition to exquisite truffle oil and wine, chocolate products remain common souvenirs. Alba is the center of chocolate production; the famous Nutella spread is produced there. Interesting specialty stores can be found not only in Alba, but also in other cities of the region.
3. Travelers who are lucky enough to visit Roero hills in late summer have to look into one of the local villages. At this time, local markets sell gorgeous honey peaches that are highly appreciated by discerning palates.
4. Piemonte has excellent public rail and bus connection, so travelers can move freely between towns. Experienced travelers are advised to explore the area on a rented car to get to some nature reserves and remote settlements, which can’t be reached using public transport.
6. Shopping fans are recommended to visit Turin, where the most interesting and ambitious outlets are situated. Many tourists prefer to go to markets searching for souvenirs and gifts, as very interesting handicrafts and antiques can be bought there.
7. During a year, several major wine festivals take place in Piemonte; the main feature of them is wine tasting. At this time, for a modest fee, you can try unique varieties of vintage wines, as well as buy your favorite drinks at the best prices.
Piemonte is one of the largest regions in Italy; the province is home to about 4.5 million people. The province covers a vast area from the Apennines to foothill areas of the Alps, …
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What to visit being in Piedmont - unique sights
Live House in Turin
From the series “Unique Living Houses”
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Distance from Piedmont center - 2.9 km.
The design was created by professional florists and gardeners. They chose plants in such a way that decorations on the facade are green in both summer and winter. To ensure optimum care, it was equipped with a special irrigation system based on fuel pumps. The facade features a special system for collecting rainwater for plants. The amazing house is notable for the unique design of the adjacent territory too. A nice recreation area with swimming pools and landscaped decorations is set directly down the residence. …
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Savoy Residences in Turin
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
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Distance from Piedmont center - 13.6 km.
The central building of the complex is the Royal Residence. This palace is a bright example of the baroque style. Nowadays there has placed the Galleria Sabauda. Palazzo Madama, the nearby palace, was built at the place of the ancient Roman camp and originally used as a defending building. The exterior of the palace resembles a Medieval castle. In 1934 there was opened the Museum of ancient art. Palazzo Carignano is another outstanding place. This baroque building is the most unusual in the whole complex. There were made a lot of interesting architectural treatments. …
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