The Langhe is a hilly area to the south and east of the river Tanaro in the prov-ince of Cuneo in Piedmont, northern Italy.This area is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles-particularly the white truf-fles of Alba. The countryside as it was in the first half of the 20th Century fea-tures...
Neive is a picturesque village in Langhe. It retains the characteristics of a medi-eval old town, with its winding streets, churches, and elegant palaces and old mansions. The heart of the village is by Piazza Italia: it seems a seventeenth century livi ng room, which overlooks above the...
The territory of Langhe looks like an amphitheater of beautiful vineyards, tended like gardens by the winemakers who proudly make the hills as the stage for the long and complex process for the production of great wines like Barbaresco DOCG, Barbera d'Alba DOC, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC and the sweet...
It 's a really a pleasure discover the historical center of Turin, with its squares, its monuments and churches, including the Cathedral where is the Holy Shroud. The city is also important for its many museums, first and foremost the most important Egyptian museum in Europe. During the visit is...
The Sacra di San Michele is one of the most scenic Sacra in all of Piedmont and is considered as a symbol of the region. Perched a top Mount Pirchiriano, dominating the Val di Susa from its 962 meters high and has a unique profile of the valley and very charming.The Sacra is "of Saint Michael"...
The royal palace of Venaria, near Turin, is a large complex of monumental build-ing of the Palace surrounded by a big garden, adjacent to the 17th century historic center of Venaria and near La Mandria Park. It is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape, declared a World Heritage site by Unesco...
Since 1363, when Amedeo VI became Count of Racconigi, the village was al-ways linked to the House of Savoy in a direct way: the feud of the Savoy - Racconigi, was the prerogative of the princes of Carignano, beloved by Carlo Alberto, home of the Royal Holidays until advent of the Republic.During...
Located on the hills of the province of Cuneo, very close to Saluzzo, the Manta is a mysterious and charming castleWith its unique style made by the beautiful frescoes that decorate the halls, con-sidered among the most important in Europe, is a fascinating medieval fortress transformed over the...
Built between 1122 and 1138 on the territory of the old Marquis of Saluzzo, the Benedictine Cistercian Abbey had reach in a few decades a considerable eco-nomic importance as a pla ce of gathering, processing and trading of the prod-ucts of the surrounding countryside, made fertile by the monks...
The pretty town of Alba has ancient Roman origins, but today it is particularly famous for its food: truffles, pastries and wine are particularly renowned. The characteristic aroma of truffle pervades the city, especially the Gallery of Magdalena, where specialists from across Italy meet here to...
