The region of six languages
Six different language types are spoken in Piedmont. In the past, even eight languages were spoken in Piedmont. This shows the diverse influence of different cultures characterizing Piedmont.
Italy > Piedmont
Piedmont is a region in the north-west of Italy, bordering France and Switzerland. 4,243,866 inhabitants live on an area of 25,387.07 km² (as of October 31, 2022). The region is known for its rich history, culture, landscape and culinary delights.
The landscape is very varied and offers a mixture of mountains, valleys and plains. The region is framed by the Alps in the north and west and the Apennines in the south. It also includes the world-famous vineyards of the Langhe. Piedmont also has many nature reserves and national parks, including the Gran Paradiso National Park, one of the oldest and most famous national parks in Italy.
Piedmont is also known for its rich culture and history, which is reflected in many ancient towns and villages. Turin, the capital of the region, is a former capital of Italy and offers many historical and cultural sights such as the Palazzo Reale and the Egyptian Museum. Other important cities in the region are Alba, Asti and Biella, all of which are famous for their historic buildings, museums and culinary specialties.
In addition, the region is also known for its excellent culinary specialties, such as truffles, cheese, sausage products and wine. The region produces some of Italy’s most famous wines, including Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera. The regional cuisine is also known for its traditional dishes such as agnolotti pasta and bagna cauda sauce.
The region of Piedmont consists of seven provinces and the metropolitan city of Turin, which we would like to introduce to you here:
- Alessandria – Brief info with map available here: ALESSANDRIA
- Asti – Brief info with map available here: ASTI
- Biella – Brief info with map available here: BIELLA
- Cuneo – Brief info with map available here: CUNEO
- Novara – Brief info with map available here: NOVARA
- Turin – Brief info with map available here: TURIN
- Verbana Cusio Ossola – Brief info with map available here: VERBANA CUSIO OSSOLA
- Vercelli – Brief info with map available here: VERCELLI
Piedmont is a region in northern Italy that offers a mixture of impressive nature, rich history and culture as well as culinary delights. The region is a popular destination for wine lovers, gourmets and nature lovers who want to experience Italy in all its facets.
