Visit Piedmont

Turin
4.4 million

The Piedmont region of Italy, located in the northwestern part of the country near Turin, is known for its stunning landscapes, rich culinary heritage and cultural influence. The region boasts lush valleys filled with vineyards and rolling hills dotted with charming villages. Sightseers will be awed by the beauty of castles like Castello di La Morra and Venaria Reale, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The gourmet capital of Turin has a wealth of great restaurants to explore and tourists can sample some of Italy's best wines in Barolo or Barbaresco. Food lovers should also take time to explore the region's cheese-making tradition at Langhe-Roero or visit traditional markets such as Mercato Centrale di Torino.

An interesting historical fact about Piedmont is that it was one of the first regions in Italy to implement large-scale industrialization projects during 19th century. It led in arts, sciences and industry before becoming a major hub for automotive production later on - an accomplishment that still stands today!
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