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Piedmont is surrounded on three sides by the Alps mountain range, including the Monviso, where the Po River rises, and Monte Rosa. It borders with France, Switzerland, and the Italian regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia Romagna and Aosta Valley,. A “piedmont” ( or piemonte as called in Italian) is a foothillm and “piedmont” has become, in geography, a generic designation for foothill regions.
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TurinMention Turin (Torino) and most people will think of industry and prosperity. It us certainly an economic powerhouse but is also a town of grace and charm, with superb Baroque architecture and excellent museums, set against the dramatic scenery of the foothills of the Alps. Turin is also, of course, home to the famous Turin Shroud, the Fiat car company and the Juventus football team. The 2006 Winter Olympics will be held here.
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