With its 36 meters of height, the medieval tower of Barbaresco is the most impressive of the whole Piedmont, built around the year 1000 to defend the land against the advancing Saracens. It is recommended to visit it on a bright day, to appreciate the 360° view on the hills of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato and on the entire alpine range behind.
Via Torino, 6 - 12050 Barbaresco (CN)
Torre di Barbaresco | Una piccola torre d’assedio
The most important wine museum in Italy, and one of the most important all over the world, Wimu is located inside the magnificent Castle of Marchesi Falletti in Barolo, and offers an interactive and emotional journey through the culture and tradition of wine. Also suitable for families with children from 6 years old, reservation is strongly suggested.
Castello Comunale Falletti, P.za Falletti - 12060 Barolo (CN)
WiMu - Il Museo del vino a Barolo
For over a thousand years, the Castle of Grinzane Cavour has stood on the highest hill in the homonymous town, a magnificent example of medieval architecture in Langhe. Home to the Enoteca Regionale del Piemonte, the castle was the residence of the Renaissance statesman Camillo Benso di Cavour, and currently houses the Museum of Rural Life.
Via Castello, 5 - 12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN)
Grinzane Cavour Castle: history, culture, landscapes, food and wine trasures
The open-air park winds its way through a scenographic itinerary designed by Emanuele Luzzati, whose works are articulated in a path dedicated to the elements Earth, Water, Air and Fire and interface with the sculptures of many international artists, in an evocative and fairy-tale journey through the hills of Monferrato. Shoes suitable for hiking among the vineyards are recommended.
Via Cocito, 30 - 14040 Castelnuovo Calcea (AT)
Art Park La Court is situated within a UNESCO World Heritage area
The Royal Castle of Govone is a UNESCO heritage site, and was the summer residence of the Savoy family. The exquisite baroque architecture is attributed to Filippo Juvarra, while Carlo Felice commissioned to add the majestic scissor staircase, rich in neoclassical sculptures and caryatids, and the frescoes in the Ballroom by Luigi Vacca.
Piazza Roma, 1 - 12040 Govone (CN)
Castello Reale di Govone
Here you can stroll through medieval alleyways, taste world-renowned regional wines and enjoy the incomparable landscape of Piedmont. Neive is an ideal destination for foodies, nature lovers and culture vultures who want to discover authentic Italy.
1. Old Town
2. Distillery Romano Levi – The best of italian grappa
3. Neive Castle
4. Arciconfraternita di San Michele
5. Neive Clocktower
7. Conti di Castelborgo Gardens
A village of great history in the hills of the Langhe of Piedmont, where the landscape is formed and transformed into symbiosis with the work of the winemakers.
Koki Wine Bar - Barbaresco
Osteria Campamac - Barbaresco
Osteria Tastè - Barbaresco
Locanda in Cannubi - Barolo
Locanda La Gemella - Barolo
La Cantinetta del Barun - Neive
Ristorante Donna Selvatica - Neive