5 ideas for the May 1st long weekend in Piedmont — idealista/news

The May 1st holiday will fall on a Wednesday, therefore, with a few days off, it is possible to travel and explore some of the most beautiful places in Piedmont with complete calm. Alternatively, you can also plan a simple day trip, so you can do something different and make the most of the spring holidays. Here then 5 ideas for the May 1st long weekend in Piedmont.

Royal Venaria

The Royal Palace of Venaria Reale is one of the gems of Piedmont, a place where art and history blend creating a magical atmosphere, ideal to be discovered during the weekend of May 1stbeing among the museums open on this day. This ancient royal complex, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, represents one of the most significant examples of Baroque magnificence in Italy.

Among the things not to be missed are the Large Gallery, with its astonishing decorations, and the Parco della Mandria, a beautiful green oasis. For get to Venaria Realelocated a few kilometers from Turin, it is possible to use local public transport, such as buses or regional trains, alternatively the town can also be reached by car.

Manta Castle

The Castello della Manta is a medieval manor in the Cuneo area, famous for its well-preserved late Gothic frescoes. During this long weekend, you can therefore take the opportunity to visit this and other beautiful castles in the area, such as the Racconigi Castle.

Inside the Manta Castle, visitors can admire the Baronial Hall and the famous one Gallery of the Nine Heroes and Nine Heroines, Northern Gothic masterpieces that tell stories of chivalry and virtue. Also worth seeing Hall of Grotesques, with evidence of mannerist art. To reach Castello della Manta, you can take a train to Cuneo and a bus to the town.

Chianale

Chianale, considered among the most particular towns in Piedmont, is an ideal destination for those looking for an authentic experience in the heart of the Alps this spring weekend. This lovely alpine villagewith its stone and wooden houses and cobbled streets, will allow you to go back in time and enjoy maximum relaxation.

Visiting it at this time of year allows you to take walks along the paths that wind through woods and flowery meadows. To his 1800 metersIn fact, there are many routes you can take, taking advantage of the still cool climate. The town can be reached via the road that connects the Varaita Valley.

Great Salbertrand Forest

If you want to isolate yourself for a few days in nature without straying too far from Turin, Salbertrand is the place for you. Reachable both by motorway and train, the town is home to the Great Salbertrand Forest. Over 600 plant species are protected here, including a silver and spruce forest, not to mention animal species such as birds, deer, roe deer, chamois and wild boars.

The park can be visited either via the marked paths (such as, for example, the Path of the Franks it’s a stretch of the Via Francigena), but also by mountain bike, following the recommended itineraries. The park, then, offers the opportunity to also see the surrounding municipalities such as Oulx, Sauze d’Oulx, Pragelato and Usseauxtrue Alpine pearls to visit.

Monferrato

What’s better than to pass this spring weekend in Monferrato? This area, covering over 300,000 hectares, is the ideal place to spend an entire weekend. Tastings of excellent wine are combined with the discovery of typical food, but also small villages that should be visited calmly and with dedicated events.

Among the countries to see in this declared area UNESCO World Heritage Site we must certainly mention Acqui Terme, in Alto Monferrato, Casale Monferrato, Serralunga di Crea and Altavilla Monferrato, a town known for its distilleries.