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Historic village
Garessio
Italian comune
At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 621 m above sea level
- Area
- 131,290,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 44°12′00″ N, 8°01′00″ E
- Address
- Ufficio Turistico, piazza Carrara 133
History and description
Garessio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Turin and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Cuneo. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
The former Savoy family palace, the Reggia di Val Casotto is located within the town limits. Garessio is located in the Ligurian Alps. Located on the border between Liguria and Piemonte provinces, the town's location affords easy access the Mediterranean Sea along with the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Langhe wine region which grows the famous Italian wines such as Barolo and Dolcetto.
Garessio is famous for the mineral water found in the town. The Aqua San Bernardo has been famous throughout Italy for as possessing healing properties. At the turn of the century, Garessio was a famous spa town attracting tourists to take the waters and spend the summer in the cool climate. The town has been reinventing itself as a sports center as It is well located for outdoor sports such as mountain biking, road cycling, skiing and hiking.
History
Garessio was an important stopping point during the Medieval era for the salt trade. The salt was brought over the Ligurian Alps from the Mediterranean Sea along paths and re-packed and sold in Garessio for distribution to Northern Europe.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Garessio».
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Getting there
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Garessio?
Garessio is in Garessio, in the province of Cuneo (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Ufficio Turistico, piazza Carrara 133. GPS coordinates: 44.20000, 8.01667.
What else is there to see near Garessio?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre di Barchi (6.3 km away), Certosa di Casotto (8.1 km away), Bardineto Castle (9.1 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Garessio centro storico visto da Bric Meriano — Pampuco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garessio A062c013 0173 — Fondo Antiguo de la Biblioteca de la Universidad de Sevilla, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences