Lying at the foot of the mountains in northern Italy, Piedmont (or Piemonte to give it its Italian name) is an intriguing mixture of high finance and big business (Turin); super scenery with snow-capped mountains and great skiing; and a fascinating cultural mix, with a strong French and German influence as well as the Italian. It also arguably boasts some of the finest food and wine in Italy, although the residents of near neighbours Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna might argue with that.
Antico Podere Tota Virginia Situated amidst Langhe vineyards and hills, 5 minutes? drive from Serralunga d?Alba is Antico Podere Tota Virginia, an old farmhouse offering peaceful accommodation with lovely countryside views.
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Kempinski Pragelato Village The Kempinski Pragelato Village is set between beautiful, green national parks at the foot of the ski slopes, in one of the most beautiful mountain areas in Europe.
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Private Tour: Piedmont Wine Tasting of the Barolo Region Among wine cellars and famous vineyards of Langhe and Roero, come and taste the most famous Piedmontese wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis.
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Torino - Turin’s most famous and enticing museums and galleries are situated within walking distance of the hotel. Attractions include:
The Egyptian Museum - Take a trip to one of the most important collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Royal Palace - Visit this palace of the Royal dynasty of the Savoy. National Museum of the Italian Reunification - The old Savoy residence with its 2,000 years of history is now open after recent restoration. Royal Armoury - Be amazed by one of the richest collections of armour in the world.
Every day in Turin you will meet artistic and cultural protagonists: the famous drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, the delicate strokes of impressionists, masterpieces by Goya and Tiepolo, the genius of Franz Kline, all in the splendid backdrop of Baroque palaces and modern exhibition centres. Hotels Torino
Stresa - Stresa is a fashionable health and tourist resort on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Here delightful promenades offer walks amongst luxurious villas and beautiful gardens.
Set within easy reach of the airports of Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo, the town of Stresa is a strategic location from where to explore the region. Daytrips to Milan and Switzerland. Some of the attractions in the area: - Borromeo Islands (Bella e Madre) - Villa Taranto and Villa Pallavicino gardens - Mottarone Mountain - Santa Caterina del Sasso Monastery - A variety of sports facilities, catering to fans of activities such as tennis, equestrianism, windsurfing, and golf. Hotels Stresa
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Sestriere - Sestriere consists of four villages: Sestriere Colle, Sestriere Borgata, Champlas du Col and Champlas Janvier. Sestriere is a well-established, international, tourist resort and has been home to various sports events, including the World Cup Skiing competitions in 1997 and the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.
Sestriere is at the heart of the Via Lattea (the Milky Way), a winter sports area in the Italian and French Alps, straddling the French-Italian border at Claviere/Montgenèvre. Approximately 70km west of Turin, Via Lattea consists of the four Piedmontese resorts of Claviere (1760m), Sansicario (1700m), Sauze d'Oulx (1509m), and Sestriere (2035m), as well as the French resort of Montgenèvre (1850m). Altogether, there are 400 km of skiable pistes, 120 km of which feature artificial snow. The area has 89 ski lifts and there are floodlit ski runs for night skiing. The highest point in the region is Mont Motta in the Sestriere ski area, which is 2800 metres above sea level. There are also 10 km of cross-country skiing and opposite the skiing facilities, you can also enjoy outdoor ice-skating. A ski bus runs on a regular basis, every 20 minutes, to and from the ski runs. Hotels Sestriere
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Time Bar - Golden Palace, Via dell'Arcivescovado 18, 10121 Torino
The Time Bar, a space where time is pace and pleasure, signal, rhythm, pause. Digital clocks tick off the most important Olympic records, while behind the brown antique marble bar is an enormous golden clock ring with prominent notches corresponding to five-minute intervals in back-lit transparent Plexiglas. Aubergine tones were chosen for the large wall sofa, done in mohair velvet with a circle print, contrasting with the turtle-dove grey hues of round and square armchairs with a floral print velvet. A warm and essential play of colors underscored by the chocolate-colored rosewood of the paneling.
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