"The Berlitz Turin and Piedmont Pocket Guide" covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Tourist attractions described include Turin's historic Piazza Castello, the lively Il Quadrilatero district, the former Fiat factory at Lingotto, the beautiful Basilica de Superga and the city's many prestigious museums. Places to visit in Piedmont described include Sestriere and other ski resorts, the winelands of Le Langhe, Alba, Asti and Barolo, and the spectacular mountains and valleys to the west of Turin. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on the local cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Italian. Special features on topics ranging from Torinese chocolate to the Turin shroud bring the region alive. Maps show Greater Turin, Turin and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.

Book Information
ISBN 9789812466792
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Berlitz Publishing Company
Publisher APA Publications
Weight(grams) 138g