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Piedmont

Things to see in Piedmont: historic places

In Piedmont the atlas lists 2,689 historic places: 872 museums, 648 castles and 511 historic villas and palaces and more.

The richest areas are the province of Torino (995), the province of Cuneo (445) and the province of Alessandria (331).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (56% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (25% of dated places).

Of these, 236 list opening hours, 61 have free entry and 32 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 1,284with photo
  • 1,351with description
  • 236with opening hours
  • 68free entry
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What to see in Piedmont: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Piedmont?

Among the best-documented historic places in Piedmont are Museo Egizio (Turin), Palazzo Carignano (Turin), Agliè Castle (Agliè), Volpedo (Volpedo) and Mole Antonelliana (Turin).

How many historic places are there in Piedmont?

The atlas lists 2,689 historic places in Piedmont: 872 museums, 648 castles, 511 historic villas and palaces, 303 fortresses and towers, 171 archaeological sites, 95 abbeys and monasteries, 65 historic theatres, 19 historic villages and 5 lighthouses.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Piedmont?

The places we list belong to: Royal Armoury of Turin, Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy, Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps, Ivrea, industrial city of the 20th century and Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato.

Which historic places in Piedmont can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Palazzo Carignano (Turin), Agliè Castle (Agliè), Asti museum of Italian unification (Asti), Diocesan Museum of San Giovanni (Asti) and Libarna (Serravalle Scrivia) and 63 more. Check the conditions on the official website.