Piedmont places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Piedmont region. See also our Piedmont travel guide.
Alba
The historic centre of Alba has several medieval towers and monuments of interest See guide
Arona
Arona is a much-visited resort on the south-west shore of Lake Maggiore in the Piedmont region See guide
Avigliana
Highlights in Avigliana include the Egyptian museum and the nearby Abbey Sacra di San Michelle See guide
Borromean islands
The Borromean Islands, in the centre of Lake Maggiore, feature lovely villas and gardens and are a highlight of a visit to Maggiore See guide
Bossea Caves
The caves at Bossea are quite extensive and even include an underground river! See guide
Cannero Riviera
Cannero Riviera is a small resort with a pretty promenade and harbour on Lake Maggiore See guide Advertisement
Cannobio
In Cannobio, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, you can enjoy the lakeside promenade and beach, and a scenic historic old town See guide
Casale Monferrato
The fortress and cathedral are the principal highlights in the historic centre of Casale Monferrato See guide
Cuneo
Cuneo is a pleasant mountain town often used as a base for exploring the surrounding forested river valleys See guide
Domodossola
Explore the town of Domodossola or use it as a base for taking the scenic railway to Locarno See guide
Isola Bella
Isola Bella, one of the Borromean islands in Lake Maggiore, is best known for its extraordinary Palazzo Borromeo and gardens See guide
Isola dei Pescatori
The Isola dei Pescatori is one of the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, and has a traditional fishing village to explore See guide
Isola Madre
Isola Madre, one of the Borromean islands of Lake Maggiore, has a villa and extensive English style gardens to explore See guide
Ivrea
Ivrea has much to discover including the cathedral and some ancient Roman ruins See guide
Lake Orta
Lake Orta with the island of Isola San Giulio and village of Orta San giulio together make a very picturesque small lake See guide Advertisement
Mondovi
On the southern edge of the mountains in Piedmont, Mondovi has lovely views and several interesting churches See guide
Novara
The basilica and the ancient baptistry are among the highlights in the historic old town of Novara See guide
Orta San Giulio
The village of Orta San Giulio is a beautiful village on the east shores of Lake Orta See guide
Parco Pallavicino
Parco Pallavicino is a park with a villa and zoo on the edge of Stresa and on the shore of Lake maggiore See guide
Pinerolo
The cathedral is just one of the places of interest in Pinerolo near Turin See guide
Sacro Monte di Oropa
The Sanctuary of Oropa is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Italy See guide
Saluzzo
Saluzzo has an extensive historic centre which is very interesting to explore See guide
Staffarda Abbey
The Staffarda Abbey, founded in the 12th century, is one of the most complete monastic complexes in Italy See guide
Stresa
Stresa, on the western side of Lake Maggiore, is the main resort for visitors to the lake See guide
Stupinigi
Built as a hunting lodge, the 18th century Stupinigi Palace is a very extensive palace and gardens See guide
Superga
The Basilica of Superga is an imposing baroque style basilica with far reaching views across Turin See guide
Susa
Susa is visited for the ancient Roman monuments and for the proximity to very lovely mountain scenery See guide
Turin
Turin is one of the most visited and most interesting cities in northern Italy with many notable monuments See guide
Varallo
Varallo is visited for the Sacro Monte di Varallo basilica and extensive series of chapels See guide
