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CUNEO, ITALY

I.I.S. «S.GRANDIS» CUNEO - ITALY

Cuneo was born 800 years ago in a strategic position on table-land at the feet of six valleys communicating with Liguria and the nearby France. Its name Cuneo derives from the wedge-shaped plateau (534 m) where it is located, at the confluence between the Gesso stream and the Stura river. Today town “of border”, lively and active in commerce and in hospitality, more and more appreciated for its arcades, smart shops, inviting coffee and pastry shops and gourmand typical restaurants.

CUNEO, THE ARCADES CITY

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PIAZZA GALIMBERTI

Heart of the town, Piazza Galimberti, divides the ancient part from the modern one. It is site of the well-known Tuesday market* that invades also the renovated Via Roma, the main street of the old town, with its medieval arcades. A terrace that looks over the square belongs to Museo Casa Galimberti, a nice little museum that used to be the house

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the Resistance fighter national hero (World War II) Duccio Galimberti and his family. From that terrace in 1943 Duccio Galimberti urged people to fight against the german invaders.

* Do not forget to visit Cuneo on Tuesday: you will be surprised by the great market in Piazza Galimberti and the renovated Via Roma! Colors, stands, typical products…. these are the ingredients that make the market an unforgettable experience!

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PIAZZA GALIMBERTI AND VIA ROMA

THE CHURCHES

At the beginning of Via Roma we find the Cathedral, the old church

• f Santa Maria del Bosco dating

back to the times of the town foundation (1198), witness of the the baroque style in Piedmont. The former church and monastery of San Francesco rise in the square called Piazza

• Virginio. It was completely restored in 2011

and houses the Civic Museum: it has three sections: archaeological, artistic and folkloric. The church is a unique example

• f piedmontese gothic style and nowadays

hosts cultural events.

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The Cathedral

TOWN HALL

Among the civil buildings that deserve a visit, we suggest the Town Hall, with some beautiful halls frescoed between the 18th and 19th centuries. The Civic Tower, dating back to 1317, stands just in front of the Town Hall and from its balcony one can admire the amazing alpine panorama. The historic centre offers many other noble buildings from the 17th and 18th century such as the Vescovado (Bishop’s Palace).

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CONTRADA MONDOVÌ

Characteristic medieval street, Contrada Mondovì (the ancient district of the Jews) is a perfect little jewel. It is a promenade loved by citizens and tourists that can walk admiring the Synagogue and the beautiful church of S. Sebastiano. The gothic arcades house several fashion shops, craft workshops and a seasonal flea market.

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VIALE DEGLI ANGELI

A walk around the modern quarters of Cuneo leads the visitor to the green promenade of the town called Viale degli Angeli (3 km walk, 1200 trees), with its art nouveau villas, and to the Santuario degli Angeli.

Inside the park the’ Casa de Fiume’ offers pupils and all sorts of visitors a chance to know more about the park and its sustainable activities.

PARCO FLUVIALE (RIVER PARK)

Appreciated by sporty people and families our 60 km River Park, is a green lung attended in every season with its several outdoor activities.

THE ITALIAN TEAM

 Elisabetta BERGIA  Roberto DEL PRETE  Mirko FINOTTO  Lara TOMATIS  Antonella VILLOSIO  Adriana BELTRAMONE

I.I.S. GRANDIS, CUNEO, ITALY

And now it’s time to taste Cuneo …