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Discover Beautiful Bergol

o In Piemont Italy
There are so many places to go on a
vacation that for some people, it can be
almost impossible to choose. Of course,
a few people will visit the same place
every year, but most will try somewhere
new. The question is, where to go? Some
travelers like busy holiday resorts with
beer and beaches, while others like the
quieter locations where tourists are few
and hard to find. This latter group are
those who enjoy mixing in with the local
culture, and enjoying the relaxed

Bergolo is a small municipality


(comune) located within the
Province of Cuneo. Turin is the
capital city of the region, and is
located just 43 miles to the
southeast. Cuneo is also only a
short drive away at 31 miles
towards the northeast.
Bergolo itself only covers a total
area of 1.2 square miles, and has a
small population. This is what
makes it a great place to stay for
those looking for somewhere that

few hundred years. It was in the 1780's


the title of Count Calvi of Bergolo was
created. The town actually has
connections with the last king of Italy;
Umberto II (Umberto Nicola Tommaso
Giovanni Maria di Savoia). These facts
add to the overall aura of the place, and
if you stay at the
luxury bed and breakfast in the town,
then you know that you are staying in
an area where famous royalty has been
in the past.
Of course, if you are visiting this
beautiful region of Italy, then you need
to travel to the local areas to enjoy the
as much of the culture as possible.

Turin -

Is famous for being the host for


the 2006 Winter Olympics, and was once
the first capital of the modern era of
Italy. It has a population of around one
million, and is situated on the banks of
the Po River. It is only a short drive from
the amazing Italian Alps, which rise
thousands of feet into the air. The city is
full of historical architecture, such as
the Mole Torino, which dominates the
skyline.
Alba - The history of this place goes all
the way back to Roman times, and this
can still be seen to this day as the town

Alessandria -

About 50 miles to the


southeast of Turin, this is the capital of the
province of Alessandria. It is a major transport
hub for people visiting the coast and the Alps.

Acqui Terme -

For those people who like


to relax, then this place has ancient baths and
hot sulphur springs which make a natural spa.
The town dates back to Roman times.

Asti - This historical town is well known for its towers.


It is called the "City of 100 Towers". Originally there were
120 towers, but only 12 survive to this day. The theatre
dates back to 1860, while the town itself is over two
thousand years old. This is the provincial capital of the
area, and is famous for the many excellent wines which
are produced in the region. If you visit in September,
then you can take part in the Sagre Festival and Douja
D'Or wine festival.

Bardonecchia -

For those who are


looking for a skiing holiday in the region,
then a visit to the mountain town of
Bardonecchia is the answer. It is also
famous for the Frejus Tunnel, which will
take you directly to France.
Barolo - This is only a small town, but
the red wines produced here are famous
the world over.
Biella - Again, only a small town, but
this is famous for the production of
woolen clothes.
Bra - An amazing place that has a
number of buildings dating back to the
17th and 18th century, most notably the
palaces and churches. It is also known

Maggiore, and surrounded by


amazing scenery. It is known for its
tourist and health resorts who can
easily relax in this tranquil setting.
There are many other places to visit
in the area, and more details can be
found by searching for travel
resources. However, those places
mentioned above should be top of
the list for places to visit during
your stay at Bergolo. For those
people who enjoy walking and
hiking, then there are plenty of
trails around the lakes and

around on a beach, it is good to know that the


Italian Rivera is just an hours drive away to the
south. This is a famous location with locals and
tourists from around the world. It has many
beaches and a number of old fishing towns
along its coastline. Some of the landscape is
amazing, so it is worth taking a camera along
on any trip to the region.
Italian is the main language of the region,
though about 2 to 3 million people speak the
local dialect of Piedmontese. Getting to the
area is easy. You can fly in at Caselle Airport,
which is covered by a number of major airlines.
It is also possible to land in Milan and travel to
Bergolo from there. Trains serve the area well,
coming from as far away as France and
Switzerland. For those who like to get the best
out of a journey, then nothing beats driving

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