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Colors of Piedmont - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Isola dei Pescatori Piemonte has a lot of amazing national symbols. The culture and traditions of natives were embodied in interesting holidays. Travelers who want to devote their rest to the study of national culture would certainly get a lot of positive experiences and learn a lot of interesting things.
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Main culinary features of the region are chocolate, fine wine and white truffles, which are the most expensive and rare mushrooms in the world. Truffles attract numerous gourmets to this … Open
Truffle harvesting remains the most unusual and important business for many indigenous people; it is the main mean of subsistence and lifework. That’s hard to imagine, but the cost of one of those rare mushroom may be about several hundred dollars. Mushrooms are searched using specially trained dogs.
Most foreign guests are invited to take part in picking mushrooms; tours are usually arranged for groups of several people. Alba is the center of the truffle industry; the world-famous annual Truffle Fair is held there. It is visited by famous chefs and ordinary travelers; in addition to mushrooms, a lot of interesting products can be purchased there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Piemonte is known to travelers as the location of major ski centers, the old wine-growing region and a unique cultural center. It is famous for its rich historical heritage and all travelers … Open
Another important symbol of the region is wine; a very interesting and colorful holiday is dedicated to it. Corsa della Botti Wine Festival is held annually in Nice Monferato. The main event of this festival is an unusual race; it brings together representatives of various wineries. The purpose of competition is very simple, just to roll a huge wine barrel to finish as soon as possible. A huge number of people come to watch these races; after it comes the most enjoyable part of the festival, wine tasting. For a modest fee, anyone can taste the most exquisite varieties of drinks, as each local winery brings its greatest wines to the festival.
Il Canalone Every June, a very interesting historical festival featuring unique medieval atmosphere is held in Canelli. Last years, so-called knight clubs from various European countries have taken part in the festival. Among the winter holidays, the Carnival is worth noting; it is held in the picturesque town of Ivrea. The culmination of a colorful and noisy carnival is the Battle of the Oranges; locals revere an uprising that was organized against the Emperor Barbarossa in the 12th century.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Piedmont
♥   Santuario-Basilica di Maria SS. Ausiliatrice, Torino, 13 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Santuario-Basilica di Beata Vergine della Consolata, Torino, 13.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica del Corpus Domini, Torino, 13.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cattedrale Metropolitana di S. Giovanni Battista, Torino, 13.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Sacra di San Michele, Sant’Ambrogio di Torino, 14.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Madonna delle Grazie di Superga, Torino, 20.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Maurizio, Pinerolo, 23.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Survived castles around Piedmont
♥   Castle 'Castle of Rivoli' Rivoli, 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castello di Venaria Reale' Turin, 12.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Orino Castle' Orino, 13.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Palazzo Madama' Turin, 13.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Moncalieri' Moncalieri, 14.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Racconigi' Racconigi, 33.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'S. Giorgio Castle' , 38.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

National traditions of Italy

The daily routine in Italy is quite free. Mornings traditionally begin with a cup of coffee and freshly baked goods. The Italians are not accustomed to eating on the run, and therefore enjoy the morning coffee slowly; waking up and getting ready for a new day. In the afternoons in Italy, there is a three-hour siesta that allows locals to spend time with family or friends at lunch. The companionship during the meal is an important aspect of Italian culture. Italians are indifferent to fast food. It contradicts their way of life as they are accustomed to enjoying the process of eating. … Open
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Piedmont

Turin
Fans of unusual relaxation treatments are offered to take a chocolate bath. Shoppers will be able to visit colorful fairs and buy a lot of interesting sweet souvenirs. True connoisseurs of chocolate appreciate the CioccolaTò, because small factories that are unknown outside of the country are taking part in it. It would be safe to say that festival participants won’t be ... Open »
Val d Isere
Another distinctive quality of the locals is punctuality. And the same is required from others, so you should never be late for a meeting. Local people are straightforward, they have a specific approach to any business, a sort of "business acumen". They always speak directly about something going wrong and leave twisting around to those who are used to all these things. You ... Open »
Briancon
If visitors try to talk French to locals, they can expect cordial approach and general likes from the side of local people. Locals are punctual, so when heading to a business meeting or to a house of new acquaintances foreigners must come on time. If you are late, local people may consider that a sign of disregard. Communication with local people should also be made as ... Open »
Valle d'Aosta
Summer Fair is not the only event that can attract shoppers to the region. Every year on the eve of the New Year the large-scale fair takes place in Sant'Orso; it is considered the most ambitious and interesting in the region. One of the youngest holidays is the classical music festival, which was first held in 1996. This amazing holiday embraces a variety of musical genres; ... Open »
Aosta
When it comes to dealing with business partners, local people also have a number of peculiarities. Local businessmen enjoy talking in a casual atmosphere. Therefore, they prefer to make important business decisions in restaurants or at home of one of their colleagues, not in offices. Naturally, such meetings are always combined with food and wine. Italians are very noisy ... Open »
Courchevel
Besides all kinds of sports entertainment, Courchevel is also known for its rich cultural life. Throughout the year, many interesting festivals attract no fewer guests than premium mountain slopes. In winter, the ice sculpture Cristal Festival is held here, in which representatives of many countries take part. They grind down chunks of ice to create sculptures of incredible ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Piedmont. Learn the best periods to visit Piedmont to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Piedmont.
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