A taste of Monferrato
Enjoy a trip along the fascinating Monferrato, one of the Unesco Piedmont sites. discover the wonderful hills, be astonished by the view, taste the wonderful cuisine in 3 days. Day 1 : Nature and Wellness Enjoy a guided bike tour around Monferrato hills. Hire a bike, take a map, choose an itinerary and explore the best …
I Tajarin: only in the Langhe and with a cup of Nebbiolo
Every region of Italy has a type of pasta and this is what you can find in the Langhe of Piedmont. Tajarin are quite similar to tagliatelle but cutted very thin: consider that the strands should be about 2 mm wide. Cutting them so thin is a demonstration of skillness of the cook and in the past …
Basilica of Superga: a massive church overhanging Turin
The Basilica of Superga is a church near Turin. It was built from 1717 to 1731 for Victor Amadeus II of Savoy by Filippo Juvarra, at the top of the hill of Superga, to fulfill a vow the duke (and future King of Sardinia) had made during the Battle of Turin in 1706. The architect …
Paste di Meliga: traditional biscuits
The recipe of Paste di Meliga is centuries old: they are traditional biscuits prepared in farmhouses with the ingredients that can be found in the house, maize and wheat flour. In the Barge area, in the Langhe, they are known as batiaje, since they were used to be offered during baptism celebrations (batjè in Piedmont …
Agnolotti alla Piemontese: to taste it is a must!
Agnolotti are a kind of ravioli typical of the Piedmont, made with small pieces of flattened pasta dough, folded over with a roast beef meat and vegetable stuffing. The origin of the name may come from the name Angelot from Monferrato, who is said to be the inventor of the recipe, or from the Latin …
Palazzo Madama: an architectural jewel in the centre of Turin
Palazzo Madama is a architectural and historic complex located in the central Piazza Castello in Turin. It is a UNESCO World Heritage. Palazzo Madama is a combination of two thousand years of history of Piedmont: erected by the Romans as a city gate, Porta Decumana to the side exposed to the river Po, the building became …
Reggia di Venaria Reale: the royal hunting residence
Reggia di Venaria Reale is a former royal residence located in Venaria Reale, near Turin, in Piedmont. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, included in the UNESCO Heritage List in 1997, and one of the largest royal residences in the world, comparable in size and structures to those of …
The Egyptian Museum in Turin is second only to Cairo
The Museo Egizio is a museum in Turin, specialising in Egyptian archaeology and anthropology. It houses the world’s second largest collections of Egyptian antiquities after Cairo. The first object having an association with Egypt to arrive in Turin was the Mensa Isiaca in 1630, an altar table in imitation of Egyptian style, which Dulu Jones …
Piazza Castello: in the heart of Turin
The history of the square began in the second half of the 14th century, when the princes of Savoia-Acaia decided to demolish the blocks near the castle and the city walls, creating a representing area used for dynastic events. This space became “square” only since the end of the 16th century, thanks to the interventions …