26 - Sep - 2025 | English, Food, Gastronomy, Traditions
With the arrival of autumn, the hills and woods of Piedmont yield two of their most prized treasures: porcini mushrooms and, above all, the Alba white truffle. Porcini: a true delicacy The porcino mushroom (called bulé in Piedmontese dialect) is prized for its firm...
5 - Dec - 2024 | Outdoor activities, English, Food, Traditions
As everywhere in Italy, Christmas Time in Turin officially starts on December 8th, the Day of the Immaculate Conception. However, by this time, the advent calendar, a tradition of German origin, has already been inaugurated on Piazza San Giovanni, near the Cathedral....
17 - Feb - 2024 | English, Food, Gastronomy
If you have a soft spot for cheese, explore the wide variety of cheeses from Piedmont. In this North west Italy region, bordering with France and rich in alpine valleys, plenty of delicious cheeses are created from different types of milk. Cheese from cows, sheep and...
28 - Jul - 2023 | English, Food, Gastronomy, History
Located on Piazza della Repubblica, Porta Palazzo market has always been a beloved spot for locals. Over the last two decades, this picturesque market has become also one of the city’s most popular attractions for visitors. Covered by colored awnings, the stalls are...
28 - May - 2023 | English, Food, History
Let me tell you how I came to discover that Turin is a splendid surprise. Before attending a beautiful wedding in Avigliana, I spent 4 nights in Turin. I am a good tourist, and had made a “must do” list, but everything surpassed my expectations in this surprising...
3 - May - 2020 | English, Food, Gastronomy
The bagna cauda is a typical recipe from Piedmont, a savoury sauce with an intense flavour, eaten by locals in autumn and winter. Actually, bagna cauda simply means hot sauce, in which each guest dips pieces of seasonable vegetables. It is a dish of conviviality, a...
