Ever since Turin hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics tourism has been growing across Italy’s Piedmont province. With picturesque 17th century buildings, nature-filled parks, stunning mountains and lakes, great skiing and some of the world’s best wines it is not at all surprising.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction To Turin & The Piedmont Region - Cultural Overview - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Mole Antonelliana, Turin - Formazza Swiss Villages & Ski Resort - Valentino Park, Turin - Turin Cathedral & The Shroud of Turin - Palazzo Madama (Museum of Ancient Art of Turin) - Saint Michael's Abbey, Avigliana - Asti - Cathedral of Superga, Turin - Milky Way Ski Area - Venaria Reale Commune - San Giulio Island - Fenestrelle Fortress - Egyptian Museum - National Automobile Museum - Palazzina di Caccia (Hunting Residence) of Stupinigi (Museum of Art & Historical Furniture) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Casa Romar - Let & Colasion - Ostello Torino - Hotel Conte Biancamano - La Littorina, Asti - Places to Eat & Drink - Obelix - il Frutto Permesso - Fratelli Pummarò - Fratelli La Cozza - Enostizioteca Conterosso, Alba - Places to Shop - il Frutto Permesso - McArthur Glen - De Wan - You You Store - Bertolini & Borse