Alla Scoperta Delle Città Piemontesi On The Road!

About the destination: The Province of Biella is a province in Italy situated in Piedmont. It was established in 1992 and its capital is the city of Biella. It spans an area of 913 square kilometers (353 square miles), and has a total population of 178,551 (as of January 1, 2017). There are 82 municipalities in the province.

About the destination: This audio clip is about a city and municipality in Piedmont, Italy, known as the capital of the Province of Alessandria. The city is located on the alluvial plain between the Tanaro and Bormida rivers, approximately 90 kilometers (or 56 miles) southeast of Turin.

About the destination: Asti is the fourth largest city in the region by population and is situated in the Tanaro River Valley, which, after being joined by the tributaries Borbore Valbrenta and Versa, forms the southern boundary of the city. The city, nestled between the Langhe and Monferrato, enjoys a prime location in the heart of a UNESCO site. It was established by the Romans (under the name Hasta Pompeia) and served as the capital of the Duchy of Asti, the Lombard Duchy of Neustria. Under Frankish rule, it became a bishopric, and the Church played a direct role in the city's administration. In fact, after the fall of the Carolingian Empire, the city managed to maintain its independence. During the Middle Ages, Asti was a free city with the right to mint its own currency. It was one of the most significant trade hubs between the 12th and 13th centuries, during which its merchants expanded trade and spread credit throughout Europe.