Cuneo — Centro Storico
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Cuneo — Centro Storico

Piedmont

Cuneo's name literally means "wedge", describing the triangular plateau the city occupies between the Stura and Gesso rivers, its Piazza Galimberti one of the largest squares in Italy. The flat plateau setting is a lower-altitude counterpart to the high Alpi Marittime park the province is also known for.

Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round

Parking · Free

Free parking near the historic centre of Cuneo.

Water

Fountains in the piazza.

Highlights

  • City built on a triangular river-plateau wedge
  • One of Italy's largest central squares
  • Flat, lower-altitude counterpart to the mountain park

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome on the streets of the historic centre, distinct from the outlying Alpi Marittime park.

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