Piedmont Facts & Info
- Population – Approx. 4.4 million (2025)
- Capital – Turin (Torino)
- Currency – Euro (€)
- Language –Italian is the official language; Piedmontese is spoken regionally, some French in border areas. English is less common.
- Plugs – Type C, F, or L, 230V / 50Hz
- Time Zone – Central European Time (CET), UTC +1 (Daylight Saving Time in summer: UTC +2)
- Driving – Right-hand side; EU driving license valid. For non-EU citizens, International Driving Permit (IDP) required.
- Emergency Number – 112 (for police, fire, and medical emergencies)
More General Information about Piedmont
- Best places to visit in Piedmont
- Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in Piedmont
- The Most Beautiful Villages in Piedmont
- Hiking in Piedmont – My favorite hikes
- Piedmont in Autumn
- Piedmont Ski Resorts
Food & Drink in Piedmont
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For Flights: Kiwi or Expedia
For Car Rental: DiscoverCars
For Hotels: Booking
Recommended Places to Stay
- In Turin: Turin Palace Hotel**** or Carlo Felice Boutique Hotel***
(both in historic old town and close to the train station) - In Orta San Guilio (northern lakes): Hotel San Rocco****
- In Alba (Langhe, wine country): La Cascina di Carlotta 1846 agriturismo
More Information on Places to stay
Itineraries for Piedmont
- Piedmont Roadtrips
- Day Trips from Turin
- 2-3 Day Itineraries (pre-planned and custom-made)
- 2-day Langhe Road Trip
- 7 Day Piedmont Itinerary from Turin
More about Turin, the Capital of Piedmont
- Is Turin worth visiting? Lots of reasons why
- Mole Antonelliana – Turin Landmark
- Royal Palace of Turin
- Egyptian Museum Turin
- Torino City Pass – Is it worth buying?
- Turin Sightseeing Tours
Historical Landmarks & Attractions in Piedmont
- Venaria Reale – Italy’s 2nd biggest castle
- Sacra di San Michele – Piedmont Landmark
- Fenestrelle Fortress – Biggest alpine Fortress in Europe