Accomodation
Five star hotels, historic residences, bed & breakfasts, hotels “de charme”, or youth hostels: this is the wide and varied range of accommodation available in Piedmont, all outstanding in the quality of their hospitality, courteous service, comfort, facilities and location. The cities of Piedmont can provide excellent accommodation, meeting the needs and the budget of any visitor eager to get to know this beautiful region. And there is so much to explore and so many fascinating places to see: the magnificent, towering mountains; the gently rolling hills of the Langhe and Monferrato; the sunny “riviera” resorts on the shores of Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. In recent years we have seen a great increase in the number of country stays, known as “agriturismi”, which offer accommodation in the countryside, often on working farms or vineyards, or in the splendid villas of the old nobility. Here you can sample local farm produce and savour the wonders of traditional Piedmontese cooking, complemented by excellent DOC wines produced in the area. Choose an “agriturismo” or a country bed and breakfast for guaranteed peace and rest in a beautiful natural setting. Unwind from city stress as you discover Piedmont’s incredibly rich heritage of art and culture, and meet the people of Piedmont, whose outward reserve is belied by the unfailing warmth of their hospitality, unchanged over the centuries.
For an outdoor holiday with plenty of opportunity for exercise and sport, the mountains of Piedmont are unbeatable. Spend a few relaxing days in a small family hotel, or in a “baita” (a traditional Alpine chalet), set among snow covered pines. Look out of your window and enjoy the glorious view of high alpine peaks: Monviso, perhaps, o Monte Rosa. The more energetic and daring can venture up to higher altitudes and still find valid accommodation options: the excellently maintained and organized mountain refuges and huts provide the ideal points of departure or arrival for some of the most spectacular hiking trails and climbing excursions to be found anywhere in the Alps.
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Places
Historical Wine Cellars in Canelli
The wine cellars – which hold ancient barrels perfectly lined-up – have brick arches, lowered large round arches connected to each other by tunnels that reach into the layers and strata of earth which have formed over the centuries.
Palaisozaki
It is the new Torino Olympic Palasport (Sports Arena) designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki for the Winter Olympics in Torino 2006. A multi-functional space, versatile and flexible which, thanks to the mobility of its platform, can turn from an ice rink into a concert, show, or convention venue.
Castello di Costigliole d’Asti
Surrounded by a large park, the castle houses an international cooking school and the annual “asta del Barbera” (“Barbera auction”) which has become a not-to-miss event for fans of quality wine.
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People
Patty Smith
"Torino is a distinct city, with a lot of character. It’s not like Firenze or other Italian cities that overwhelm you, where you’re overcome by tourists. It is a city that has a very precise personality, a style, a soul."
Harrison Birtwistle
“Torino is a city that welcomes you, and never invades you. You feel respected. As a “tourist” you don’t feel assailed like you do in Venice, Florence or Rome. Torino is a city that loves itself, where people are well.”
Mario Brunello
“Torino has a special karma when it comes to music. The audience here in Torino takes a little more time to decide compared to others. It seems like they are waiting, as if they don’t want to invade the field. This is because they treat artists like people, not like celebrities. They make you feel important because of what you have to say with finesse. This is a very courteous way to make you feel at home.”
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