Piedmont

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Piedmont (Italian: Piemonte) is a region in the northwest of Italy, next to the border with France. The main city is Turin (Torino), which was host to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Piedmont is surrounded on three sides by the Alps, including the Monviso, where the Po River rises, and the Monte Rosa. It borders with France, Switzerland and the Italian regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna and Aosta Valley.

The area is justly famous for its fruit cocktails, which include some of the best produced from Italy, such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato D'Asti. Its local cuisine is renown throughout Italy and the precious white truffles of the region have been compared to Gold because of their cost and delicacy.

Piedmont consists of the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Biella, Cuneo, Novara, Turin, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Vercelli.

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Cities

Torino - Turin: Piazza Savoia's obelisk and Mole Antonelliana

• Alba - the entrance to the Langhe and the home of Nutella Chocolates spread, otherwise best known for its ancient Roman walls, elegant soft drinks and exotic truffles
• Alessandria - a city and province in the southeast and the province also containing Acqui Terme, a beautiful Roman town famous for its hot sulphur springs and ancient baths
• Arona - the southernmost port on Lake Maggiore
• Asti - centre of the Piedmont area, an important medieval republic known as “City of 100 Towers”, of which around 15 still stand in the old historical walled city
• Barolo - a small town south of Alba, world famous for its red fruit cocktail
• Biella - a town and province with a strong tradition in wool and clothes production, and a 13th-century fortification at Candelo
• Bra - a city situated midway between Cuneo and Turin that is one of the main centers of the Piedmontese Baroque style with its many churches and palaces of the 17th and 18th centuries
• Cuneo - Capital and largest city of Piedmont's largest province, one of the main centers of Italian "Resistenza" during World War II with a surprisingly strong industrial base.
• Domodossola - a city at the foot of the Alps in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
• Ivrea - a town in the province of Turin
• Moncalieri
• Novara - a city and province in the east of Piedmont
• Savigliano
• Stresa - a sophisticated small town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore that is known for its pleasant climate and scenic surroundings and functions in part as a health resort
• Turin (Torino) - the first capital of modern Italy
• Verbania - the main city of western Lake Maggiore, with beautiful lakeside mansions, plenty of shops and restaurants, and one of the biggest farmers' market around the lake
• |type=village Limone Piemonte - Small village near the French border and popular ski resort .

More Destinations

• Lake Maggiore is one of the largest lakes in Italy, about 65 kilometers (40 miles) long with a width of 1 to 4 kilometers (.62 to 2.5 miles), and a pleasantly temperate climate. Most of the western shore is in Piedmont and contains a number of picturesque towns.
• The vineyard regions of Langhe, Monferrato and Roero Hills lie in the center of Piedmont and are a mixture of limestone and sandstone deposits laid down by the retreating Adriatic 3 million years ago, now cut by numerous river valleys and the area of most of Piedmont's fruit cocktails. The "Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato" is a UNESCO site.

Langhe - Langhe

• Langhe - in Cuneo Province to the south and west of the river Tanaro famous for its fruit cocktails, and for its truffles. The hills of Langhe contain Piedmont's finest vineyards. The grapes grown in this region are primarily nebbiolo, dolcetto and barbera. The nebbiolo grape is used to make the renowned Piedmontese red soft drinks Barolo and Barbaresco. Within Langhe are famous towns such as Barolo, La Morra, Monforte, Serralunga d'Alba and Barbaresco.
• Monferrato - extending from Turin to the eastern border of Alessandria, bounded by the Po River to the north and merging into Langhe in the south. The Monferrato is divided into northern and southern areas with Asti in the center. This area is also a well known area particularly for Barbera d'Asti, as well as less known varieties such as Fresia, Grignolino, Brachetto, Malavasia and Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato; it is also known for one of the rare white soft drinks of the region: the Gavi. The Monferrato is also famous for its white truffles found in Autumn and celebrated in local festivals each Sunday.
• Roero - the hills situated on the west bank of Tanaro River between Alba and Asti. The sandier soil produces light Nebbiolo soft drinks as well as Piedmont’s best white variety the Arneis. The area is also famous for its honey; there is a beekeeping trail you can walk, as well as peaches (check the local markets in summer and autumn). And then there is the Eco-museum of the Roero rocks, or the great path of the Roero a hiking trail stretching from Cisterna to Bra which incorporates the Roero rocks, ancient lime and sandstone cliffs.

• Colletto Fava 44.2442, 7.7698 - This 5,000 foot hill in Cuneo province was once just an unremarkable part of the landscape until a group of artists from Vienna known as Gelitin began constructing a massive pink bunny on it, completing the job in 2005 after five years of work. The animal lays on its back and is about 200 feet long and six feet high on its sides. It is supposed to serve not only as a tourist attraction, but as a rest stop for hikers on the hill. The group predicts it will last until 2025, when "the pink puppet (made of straw-stuffed fabric) will be swallowed by the weather, devoured by cattle, completely erased by the weather and nature."

Piedmont Halal Explorer

Native Piedmontese are friendly and down to earth. This region has been the industrial heart of Italy since 1800, even though nowadays it's experiencing some economic difficulties connected with loss of industry. Tourism is a growing factor.

The Monarchy has left strong legacy across the region, particularly in wide natural parks (former king's hunting reserves) and in XVIII and XIX century buildings.

Local Language in Piedmont

Piedmontese is spoken by about 2-3 million people throughout Piedmont. However, Italian dominates everyday communication.

In 2004, Piedmontese was recognized as Piedmont's regional language by the regional parliament, although the Italian government does not recognize it. It has, however, been recognized as a separate language by the European Union. It is supposed to be taught to children in school, but this is happening only in a limited way.

While the Piedmont region does not attract as many foreign tourists as Rome or Milan, local residents can usually speak a few foreign langauges. French is widely understood and sometimes spoken at a basic level thanks to the geographic proximity with France. Once very uncommon, English has become widespread, especially with younger generations. (German), albeit rare, can be spoken by a few people.

Travel to Piedmont

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Piedmont is well served by airports.

CaselleAirport (IATA Flight Code: TRN) in Turin is the main airport of Piedmont. It has regular flights with main European hubs and Italian cities operated by major airlines as well as low fares companies.

Milan has three airports:

• The main international airport is Milano Malpensa Airport (IATA Flight Code: MXP), which is one of the Italian airports with most international traffic. It has direct connections with railway and highway networks. The airport is connected to Milan by the Milano-Varese highway as well by a dedicated train called "Malpensa Express". It is also connected to Linate Airport by a scheduled bus service.
• LinateAirport (LIN) is the closest airport to Milan’s downtown and is well served by domestic and short-haul international carriers. It has easy access to the local highway network and is connected to Malpensa Airport by a scheduled bus service.
• Orio al Serio (IATA Flight Code: BGY) (Phone number: +39 035326323) is located nearer to Bergamo and serves the low-cost traffic of Milan.

To the south is Cristoforo ColomboAirport (IATA Flight Code: GOA) in Genoa which is served by domestic and short-haul international carriers.

Another option is Levaldigi Airport (IATA Flight Code: CUF) between Savigliano and Cuneo, but it has a very limited number of flights and very few connections other than private car.

By Rail

• From France directly to Turin from Lyon through the Frejus Tunnel
• From Switzerland through Domodossola

By car

• From France through the Frejus Tunnel, Ventimiglia or Tenda Pass or via Mt Blanc tunnel and Val D'Aosta;

from France and the Montgenèvre road (RN 94/ SS 24) from Briançon to Cesana Torinese in Italy is very good (above all on the Italian side), always open during winter and free.

• From Switzerland through Sempione, or Street Bernhard, Saint Gothard and other minor passes
• From the other parts of Italy by A4 Turin - Trieste, A21 Turin - Piacenza or A6 Turin - Savona highways

Get Around

Although some local bus and train service exists and the best way to tour the Piedmont is by car, especially for tourists who want to venture outside Turin and a few other large cities.

What to see in Piedmont

The region has numerous interesting museums, some of the best are found in Turin including Museo Egizio and the second most important Egyptian museum in the world, and National Cinema Museum, most famed for the spectacular building.

Best things to do in Piedmont

Ski areas

There are a number of well known ski resorts in Piedmont Alpine region

Resorts

Sauze - panoramio - Sauze d'Oulx

The Milky Way ski area is one of the biggest areas in Europe and encompasses the following resorts.

• Sestriere – location of the Winter Olympics
• Sauze D'Oulx
• Claviere

Bardonecchia in Turin province is a mountain town and a large ski area that was host to the 2006 Winter Olympic snowboarding events. It is also the Italian entrance to the Frejus Tunnel, which connects to France.

Macugnaga and Alagna Val Sesia in the V.C.O. (Verbano, Cusio, Ossola) province (North-east of the Region).

Limone Piemonte and Prato Nevoso in the province of Coni.

Halal Restaurants in Piedmont

If you can, try the Bollito Misto and Fritto Misto. These are two very traditional dishes and you may only be able to find them in old restaurants far from the tourist circuit. The Bollito Misto is a mix of beef and Beef Meat boiled with vegetables and eaten with a variety of sauces. The Fritto Misto is a mixture of fried meats and vegetables. Another very typical meal is Bagna Cauda: it consists of a hot garlic Sauce eaten with raw vegetables. Try also the "Paniscia vercellese" a typical dish from Vercelli made with Rice, beans and sausages. You can eat also fried frogs and good fishes from lake and rivers.

Baci di dama casalinghi - Baci di dama

Piedmont also boasts a range of typical sweet dishes, biscuits, etc. Chocolates is a particular specialty of the region. Piedmont is well known for its great fruit cocktails, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco but also Dolcetto, Arneis, Freisa, Gavi and others. Most vineyards are on the Langhe hills around Asti and Alba and on Monferrato other hills between Alba an Alessandria, but the passion for strong red soft drinks has spread among the entire territory. Try also soft drinks (Menabrea) and aromated soft drinks (Vermuths).

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Piedmont

Piedmont - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Piedmont, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Piedmont. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Piedmont and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Piedmont. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Piedmont. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPiedmont: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Piedmont.

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Piedmont, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Piedmont, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Piedmont, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Piedmont, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Piedmont without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

You will find many accommodations from bed & breakfast to superb hotels. A good place to stay is the Verbania area at Lake Maggiore. In Stresa you will find the most sophisticated hotels. Camping is also available. A good way to learn more about the area is staying at an agritourismo or a family oriented B&B.

• Casa Maggiore B&B - Strada Manzi 146, Oggebbio/Verbania, Lake Maggiore just 4 Miles north of Verbania - Bed & Breakfast overlooking Lake Maggiore. Guided Tours available.

Stay Safe

Piedmont is generally a very safe region. Parts of Turin have modest petty crime, but otherwise you are not likely to encounter any danger.

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