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In the heart of the hills of Val Borbera, in the province of Alessandria, amidst fascinating mountain views, lies Vendersi, a hamlet of the municipality of Albera Ligure. This charming village, which seems to have come out of a fairy tale, is known to all as "The Land of the Scarecrows". Its peculiarity, that of having a variety of scarecrows scatt...

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An extraordinary beauty and a unique variety of landscapes, from towering mountains and gentle hills to enchanting lakes and serene plains. Piedmont is truly a special region, capable of surprising with its incredible natural wealth. The diversity of the territory is also reflected in its numerous and picturesque villages, each of which tells a sto...

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If you are on vacation in Turin, and have a few days to spare, you can take advantage of it to visit its surroundings. It's time for a day trip from Turin, then. Explore with us destinations that everyone should know about in Piedmont. We will guide you on an itinerary, to give you ideas on destinations that align more with what you would like to d...

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Sunday 09/08/2024 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Museo Italo Americano - 2 Marina Blvd, Building C - San Francisco, CA. Join us for a celebration of Piemonte and be transported to the wine country of the Langhe. Photographer Matt O’Brien will present work from “Campi dei Nonni,” his captivating exploration of traditional farming, winemaking, and family life in...

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Italy will launch two new express rail services linking Rome with Assisi in the central Umbria region and Alba in the northern Piemonte as part of a tourist train initiative this autumn. The new routes, the latest of the FS Treni Turistici Italiani services, are described as "two unmissable journeys on completely restyled carriages through the Piem...

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If you have been to Milan and Turin, especially if you had the chance to visit people in their homes there, you may be familiar with case di ringhiera, those traditional four to six storey-high buidlings, with a court in the middle and balconies running all along their façades. Common and beloved, they are among the most characteristic homes in the...

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Yes, Turin is worth a visit! Plenty of history, culture, and natural beauty are all to be found here. As Italy’s first capital, it has stunning architecture like the Royal Palace and Mole Antonelliana, marvelous museums (eg. the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema). Foodies will love Turin's local dishes like agnolotti and vitello ton...

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Researchers in Italy announced a new discovery regarding a linen cloth some believe was a burial shroud for Jesus Christ. The team examined a sample from the Shroud of Turin and determined that it could be 2,000 years old, Newsweek reported, citing a study published in the journal Heritage. Scientists inspected this ancient cloth using a method kno...

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The Eight Mountains (Le otto montagne) is a book written by Paolo Cognetti and published in 2016. He was born in Milan in 1978. He studied mathematics and later earned a diploma in screenplay at the Cinema School in Milan. After that, he founded an independent film studio, called Cameracar, and worked on documentaries focusing on social, political...

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Among the Cottian Alps in Piedmont, lies a valley that is probably among the most fascinating in Italy: it is Valle Maira, which still retains its ancient history, giving visitors unparalleled landscapes, enchanted places and sometimes even shrouded in local legends. Perfect for those seeking both winter and summer trails, the Valley, which stretch...

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