Archive for 'Piedmont'

  

Friday, March 20, 2015
Italian ski resort
Although Torino ski resort in Piedmont is most frequented by holiday makers in the winter months, this enchanting resort would be a superb place to visit all year around.

Ski enthusiasts have over one hundred ski lifts to bring them to the starting points of over 1500 kilometres of slopes to ski down in the winter months.

There are lots of traditional and new age snow sports available in Torino to try out!

Or pull on your winter hiking boots and embark on a refreshing guided Alpine tour that will bring you on paths through the incredible mountain scenery of the area, any time of the year. If you feel like letting someone else do all the exercise then book in for a high speed sled dog tour that will zoom you around the Torino ski resort in style!     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Localities, Mountains, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Skiing & Winter Sports

  

Thursday, February 5, 2015
Close up of Castelli di Cannero
See the beautiful sight of the Castelli di Cannero on an Italian vacation to Lake Maggiore in Piedmont. These two castles were built on small islets on the lake and are located just off the shore from Cannero Riviera. Choose from a charming range of villa rentals in Piedmont where you can relax and unwind after entertaining days at Lake Maggiore.

These once majestic fortresses now lay partly in ruins and were built between the 11th and 12th centuries. They are among the most iconic sites on Lake Maggiore and talks are ongoing about restoring the larger castle for tourism purposes.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Islands, Lakes, Localities, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, February 5, 2015
Susa valley connecting France and Italy
Spend a superb vacation in Piedmont tucked into the scenic Susa Valley! This vast area is situated between the Graian Alps and the Cottian Alps and is Italy’s largest valley. It stretches for over 50 kilometres from the Italy-French border to the city of Turin. A town called Susa is located here and is where the valley took its name.

Those with a love for mountain climbing and other challenging land sports would adore an adventurous few days here in Susa Valley where there are many trails available for all levels of experience. Stay in a beautiful luxury villa in Piedmont where you can easily travel around Susa Valley for a few days.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, December 4, 2014
aerial photo of lingotto factory
Come to a district in Turin called Lingotto where an unusual building exists. It’s called the Lingotto building on Via Nizza and was built in 1916 by the Fiat car manufacturing company. Opened in 1923, this spectacular building was long in shape, with five floors and an incredible rooftop test track where the performance of the finished cars was monitored!

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Piedmont with your family and friends perhaps, and go on an exciting tour of the Lingotto building in Turin and many other wonderful attractions!     Read More
Posted in: Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, September 10, 2014
View of La Venaria Reale
Come to the picturesque town of Venaria Reale near Turin city in Piedmont where a splendid palace began construction in 1675.

The Palace of Venaria was once the home of royalty and is counted among the vast UNESCO site encompassing the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Piedmont where you can easily travel around to see the glorious attractions of this beautiful region!

A wealthy Duke called Charles Emmanuel the Second commissioned the architect Amedeo di Castellamonte to build him a lavish palace as he needed a base from which to conduct his hunting expeditions nearby.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Museums & Galleries, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites