Often overshadowed by popular Italian destinations like Florence, Rome, and Venice, Turin in northern Italy’s Piedmont region remains largely under-visited, which in the eyes of slow travelers is the perfect reason to go. With fascinating history, breathtaking scenery, and mouth-watering regional Italian cuisine, this multi-cultural hidden gem has so much to offer.

But Piedmont and its capital city of Turin offer foodies something more than just delectable risotto dishes, alpine cheeses, and heady truffles. The region is the birthplace of Italy’s slow food movement, and the gastronomic beating heart for Italian food evangelists.