{"id":3308,"date":"2023-03-15T17:03:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T16:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T10:55:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T09:55:10","slug":"things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to see in and around Mondov\u00ec"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Discovering_wonders_and_must-see_places\" >Discovering wonders and must-see places<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Mondovi_geographical_location\" >Mondov\u00ec geographical location<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Mondovi_three_main_discricts_and_their_altitudes\" >Mondov\u00ec: three main discricts and their altitudes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#What_to_see_in_Mondovi_Piazza\" >What to see in Mondov\u00ec Piazza<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#The_museum_of_printing\" >The museum of printing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#The_ceramic_museum\" >The ceramic museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Belvedere_and_the_civic_tower\" >Belvedere and the civic tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#How_do_you_get_to_Mondovi_Piazza\" >How do you get to Mondov\u00ec Piazza?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Mondovi_Breo_the_historical_centre\" >Mondov\u00ec Breo: the historical centre<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#St_Peter_and_St_Paul_church\" >St. Peter and St. Paul church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#THE_CHILDRENS_FOUNTAIN_BY_SERGIO_UNIA\" >THE CHILDREN\u2019S FOUNTAIN BY SERGIO UNIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#SANTAGOSTINO_STREET\" >SANT\u2019AGOSTINO STREET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#The_town_hall\" >The town hall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Mondovi_Altipiano_the_residential_district\" >Mondov\u00ec Altipiano: the residential district<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#September_town_palio\" >September town palio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Where_to_eat_in_Mondovi_restaurants_and_pizzerias\" >Where to eat in Mondov\u00ec: restaurants and pizzerias<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Mondovi_hotels_and_B_B\" >Where to sleep in Mondov\u00ec: hotels and B&amp;B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/things-to-see-in-and-around-mondovi\/#What_to_see_around_Mondovi\" >What to see around Mondov\u00ec<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovering_wonders_and_must-see_places\"><\/span>Discovering wonders and must-see places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are planning a trip to Southern Piedmont, for example to the hilly Langhe area, you simply cannot miss out on this highlight. Discover <strong>fascinating things to see in and around Mondov\u00ec<\/strong>, a historical town in the Cuneo Province, with the population of about 22 thousand people, known as the <strong>Italian ballooning capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Have you already heard about this place? My name is <span style=\"color: #666699;\"><a style=\"color: #666699;\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Massimo Arn\u00f2, I am a professional balloonist<\/span><\/a><\/span>, with a track record of over 2500 flight hours, and I have prepared this guide to Mondov\u00ec for you, as this town occupies a special place in my heart and I know it well thanks to my professional activity.<\/p>\n<p>From this article you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>why the geographical location of Mondov\u00ec is just perfect;<\/li>\n<li>what to see in the Piazza district of Mondov\u00ec;<\/li>\n<li>why you absolutely must see Breo, Mondov\u00ec\u2019s historical centre;<\/li>\n<li>what the best time and place are to observe hot air balloons from Mondov\u00ec Altipiano;<\/li>\n<li>where to eat: restaurants, pizzerias and other dining locations;<\/li>\n<li>where to sleep in Mondov\u00ec;<\/li>\n<li>things to see in the area surrounding Mondov\u00ec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pack your backpack and get ready for the exploration!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mondovi_geographical_location\"><\/span>Mondov\u00ec geographical location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You have probably already heard about a world-famous <strong>balloon rally<\/strong> that takes place in Mondov\u00ec every year at the beginning of January. But <strong>where exactly is Mondov\u00ec<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>The town belongs to the Province of Cuneo, also known as the \u201cProvincia Granda\u201d, being the second largest territory after the Province of Turin, located 30 km apart.<\/p>\n<p>Mondov\u00ec is a <strong>strategic point for experience tourism<\/strong>. It is actually a nearly one-hour drive from Turin (80 km), as well as from Savona (70 km). The distance from Alba, famous for its wines and for the International <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieradeltartufo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">Alba White Truffle Fair<\/a><\/span>, is about 50 km and only a 30-minute drive will take you from Mondov\u00ec to the Prato Nevoso ski resort.<\/p>\n<p>In short, Mondov\u00ec boasts an <strong>ideal location<\/strong> in between grand metropolitan cities adorned by historical Savoy residences and museums, the seaside with some delightful sightworthy villages, such as Noli, Varigotti and Finalborgo, the in-vogue ski resorts of Prato Nevoso and Artesina, as well as the Langhe Hills, an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site offering <strong>the best food and wine itineraries in Piedmont.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I would recommend to <strong>reach Mondov\u00ec by car<\/strong> to be free to drive wherever you like, but the place is also easily accessible by train from the Porta Nuova Railway Station in Turin, as well as from Savona and Genoa.<\/p>\n<p>The nearest airports are Torino Caselle, Genova-Sestri and Cuneo Levaldigi.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mondovi_three_main_discricts_and_their_altitudes\"><\/span>Mondov\u00ec: three main discricts and their altitudes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The town personality is defined by its three main districts located at different altitudes: Mondov\u00ec Piazza, the cradle of the town <strong>rising at 559 m ASL<\/strong>, Mondov\u00ec Breo with its altitude of <strong>395 m ASL<\/strong> and the plain area called Mondov\u00ec Altipiano.<\/p>\n<p>Let me walk you through these three districts of <strong>Mondov\u00ec<\/strong>, a town that I love and visit very often, among other things, thanks to its <strong>perfect weather conditions for balloon flights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cosa-visitare-a-Mondovi-piazza.jpeg&#8221; alt=&#8221;what to visit in Mondov\u00ec Piazza&#8221; title_text=&#8221;what-to-visit-in-Mondov\u00ec-Piazza&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|20px|30px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_Mondovi_Piazza\"><\/span>What to see in Mondov\u00ec Piazza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mondov\u00ec Piazza is the most high-altitude district of the town. It is often photographed with hot air balloons of all shapes and colours scattered in the sky above it.<\/p>\n<p>Piazza has <strong>significant historical and cultural importance<\/strong> for Mondov\u00ec. One could call it an \u201celegant parlour\u201d that dominates Mondov\u00ec Breo and all the surrounding monregalese territories.<\/p>\n<p>In old times, Piazza used to be the fulcrum of all the town activities, since the Cathedral and the Governor\u2019s Palace were built there. It is still a wonderful adventure to get lost in its many alley ways, always looking up at the hundreds of details, fresco paintings and ancient ornaments. Please, take your time and visit at least some of the town museums or palaces, you won\u2019t regret it. Here are some <strong>places you could see in Mondov\u00ec Piazza<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_museum_of_printing\"><\/span>The museum of printing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You might be surprised to learn that the <strong>first book ever printed in Piedmont<\/strong> saw the light of day in Mondov\u00ec, since this town used to be among the most important centres of the Duchy of Savoy. The long-standing printing tradition has been commemorated in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museostampamondovi.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">Municipal Museum of Printing<\/a><\/span><\/span>, where it is even possible to try your hand at various old printing techniques.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ceramic_museum\"><\/span>The ceramic museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since the Napoleonic era till the first half of the XX century Mondov\u00ec was known throughout Italy as an important centre of <strong>ceramics manufacture<\/strong>. To honour this tradition of local craftmanship, the <span style=\"color: #666699;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museoceramicamondovi.it\/visita.php?id=136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #666699;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span>Ceramics<\/span> Museum<\/span><\/a><\/span> has been hosting a permanent exhibition of ceramics from various epochs.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belvedere_and_the_civic_tower\"><\/span>Belvedere and the civic tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Civic Tower<\/strong> (Torre Civica) is one of the <strong>symbols of Mondov\u00ec<\/strong>, along with its hot air balloon rally. This bell tower, also known as the \u201cBressani\u2019s Tower\u201d, stands 29 m high in the heart of the <strong>Belvedere Park<\/strong>. Having climbed its 87 steps, you will be able to enjoy the magnificent views of the entire Alpine Arc, with its splendid Monviso, as well as the surrounding plain all the way down to the Langhe Hills.<\/p>\n<p>The tower is open for visitors only in certain periods of the year. In this part of the town, you can also visit the <strong>Time Park<\/strong> (Parco del Tempo) exhibiting various instruments used to measure time.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the upper and lower <strong>porticos of Piazza Maggiore<\/strong> and the Church of San Francesco Saverio known as <strong>La Missione<\/strong> where you can admire the <strong>frescos by Andrea Pozzo<\/strong>, a renown Baroque artist and architect.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_to_Mondovi_Piazza\"><\/span>How do you get to Mondov\u00ec Piazza?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most fun and romantic way to reach Piazza is by the recently restored <strong>funicular<\/strong>, which connects the historical centre of Mondov\u00ec Breo and Piazza Maggiore, opening a unique and <strong>unforgettable panoramic<\/strong> view before its passengers.<\/p>\n<p>One cannot talk about Piazza without mentioning its <strong>events<\/strong>. To get the full taste of this place, visit it in mid-August, during the Ferragosto festivities, when the town hosts an <strong>Artisan Fair<\/strong> and a traditional Italian Tournament of <strong>Bocce Quadre<\/strong> (square bocce balls).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Piazza-Maggiore-a-Mondovi-Piazza.jpeg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Piazza Maggiore in Mondov\u00ec Piazza&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Piazza-Maggiore-in-Mondov\u00ec-Piazza&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mondovi_Breo_the_historical_centre\"><\/span>Mondov\u00ec Breo: the historical centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The second district I would like to invite you to is Breo, the <strong>historical<\/strong> and <strong>commercial centre<\/strong> of Mondov\u00ec. Full of shops, restaurants and bars, it is the bustling heart of the town. During the <strong>Mondov\u00ec Carnival<\/strong> beautifully ornate floats parade along its streets featuring its main local character \u2013 the Moor. Tuesdays and Saturdays are dedicated to the farmers\u2019 market. There are numerous places of interest here as well.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Peter_and_St_Paul_church\"><\/span>St. Peter and St. Paul church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The church faces one of the most characteristic squares of Breo and is surrounded by elegant palaces. St. Peter and St. Paul\u2019s is known among the locals as the <strong>Moor Church<\/strong> because of the Moor clock on top of it that strikes every hour.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_CHILDRENS_FOUNTAIN_BY_SERGIO_UNIA\"><\/span>THE CHILDREN\u2019S FOUNTAIN BY SERGIO UNIA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cLa Goj d\u2019esse a Mondv\u00ec\u201d, or the \u201cJoy of Being in Mondov\u00ec\u201d, is the official name of this distinctive fountain at one of the town crossroads. Created by Sergio Unia, a local artist, it represents children dancing merrily in a round. The fountain has become a real <strong>symbol of Breo<\/strong> and one of the most popular meeting points for the monregalese.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SANTAGOSTINO_STREET\"><\/span>SANT\u2019AGOSTINO STREET<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sant\u2019Agostino Street is the <strong>main pedestrian street<\/strong> of the historical part of Mondov\u00ec Breo. Here you can find all the most popular shops (some of them founded decades ago) and it is here that the locals meet for leisurely strolls on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Enjoy a walk along this street to discover incredibly rich and ornate architectural details on the facades of its palaces. One of Sant\u2019Agostino cross streets is the <strong>funicular rail line<\/strong>, from where you can ride to Mondov\u00ec Piazza.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_town_hall\"><\/span>The town hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Town Hall<\/strong> (il Palazzo Comunale) is also situated in Breo. Its beautiful facade overlooks a spacious offroad square with cosy and relaxing <strong>bars and restaurant<\/strong> where you could enjoy a brunch or an aperitif or <strong>sip some Rakik\u00f2<\/strong>, a local herb bitter.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/quanto-costa-un-giro-in-mongolfiera.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;How much does a hot air balloon ride cost?&#8221; title_text=&#8221;how-much-does-a-hot-air-balloon-ride-cost?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|20px|30px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mondovi_Altipiano_the_residential_district\"><\/span>Mondov\u00ec Altipiano: the residential district<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Altipiano is the youngest of the three monregalese neighbourhoods. It is mostly a residential and commercial district. The <strong>main railway station<\/strong> of Mondov\u00ec can also be found here. However, for us pilots this area is most important: every year during the Epiphany festivities about 30 balloons from all over the world are launched from <strong>Parco Europa<\/strong> Altipiano as part of the <strong>International Hot Air Balloon Rally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Individual groups cannot fly during this time of year, as it is reserved for the rally participants, but there are numerous events introducing anyone interested to the art of ballooning, as well as tethered <strong>flights for children<\/strong>. For three days the town becomes one big festive scene hosting all the crews and offering a lot of entertainment and lots of occasions for breath-taking pictures.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"September_town_palio\"><\/span>September town palio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In late August and early September, Altipiano hosts a <strong>Town Palio<\/strong> between various districts of Mondov\u00ec. It is a very important tradition in the area, which goes back a long time and brings together the town neighbourhoods in a series of games and competitions \u2013 from more conventional, like treasure hunt or five-a-side, to most unusual and fantastic. Citizens take part in the Palio showing a strong competitive spirit and trying to do their best at various games and sports. This is a wonderful time to <strong>visit Mondov\u00ec and the surrounding area<\/strong> as well: for the two weeks of the Palio the town transforms completely in the unique atmosphere of competition and fun.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Mondovi_restaurants_and_pizzerias\"><\/span>Where to eat in Mondov\u00ec: restaurants and pizzerias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though I am originally from Rome, I have been flying in Mondov\u00ec for <strong>more than 10 years<\/strong>, as well as in other Italian areas, such as Umbria and Lombardy. Coming to <strong>Mondov\u00ec<\/strong> for work, I still like to explore the territory and try some new <strong>places to eat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michelis.it\/il-ristorantino-michelis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">Ristorantino Michelis<\/a><\/span><\/span>, with its home-made pasta and typical Piedmontese dishes is definitely among my favourites. In the Piazza neighbourhood try Cantine Bonaparte, distinguished by its brick vaults, and Locanda dei Bressani, situated under the lower porticos.<\/p>\n<p>In Breo, I have had a wonderful dining experience both at the restaurant Il Vicolo Corto and at Matice Vine et Cuisine, in the very heart of Sant\u2019Agostino Street.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about <strong>pizza places in Mondov\u00ec<\/strong>, I must mention the longstanding Piemontese in Piazza, Mondofood in Breo and La Gerla in the Altipiano neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p>An important note: <strong>check the opening hours<\/strong>! In Mondov\u00ec (and in Piedmont in general) people usually have lunch at about 12:30-13:00 and dinner around 19:30-20:30. Many restaurants and pizzerias do not take orders after 13:30 and 21:00 and their kitchens normally close at 22:00. Remember this, especially if you are used to having your meals late by the monregalese standards.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Mondovi_hotels_and_B_B\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Mondov\u00ec: hotels and B&amp;B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mondov\u00ec has a vast choice of <strong>accommodations<\/strong>, the most famous being the Park Hotel in Altipiano.<\/p>\n<p>I personally prefer bed and breakfast experience, and have been staying for years at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bbsantagostino.it\/index.php\/it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">B&amp;B Sant\u2019Agostino<\/a><\/span><\/span> in the heart of the Breo neighbourhood. Conquered by the hospitality, friendliness and helpfulness of its owner, as well as by the charming atmosphere and attention to detail, I have always referred here all our guests participating in <strong>exclusive balloon flights<\/strong> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0c71c3;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/piedmont-premium-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0c71c3; text-decoration: underline;\">Piedmont Premium Experience<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Santuario-di-Vicoforte-Mondovi.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;What to see around Mondov\u00ec: Sanctuary of Vicoforte&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sanctuary-of-Vicoforte-Mondov\u00ec&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/fashionfortravel.com\/magnificat-2015-cupola-santuario-di-vicoforte\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;9px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Santuario di Vicoforte | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionfortravel.com\/magnificat-2015-cupola-santuario-di-vicoforte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FashionForTravel.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_around_Mondovi\"><\/span>What to see around Mondov\u00ec<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>entire Mondov\u00ec area<\/strong> is beautiful and deserves as much attention as the town itself. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Sanctuary with the <strong>world\u2019s largest elliptical horizontal section dome<\/strong> in the nearby town of Vicoforte (Cuneo), just a 10 minutes\u2019 drive from Mondov\u00ec. It is an extraordinary work of art, which has not yet received enough recognition. Visitors, equipped with helmets and harnesses, can enjoy an absolutely <span style=\"color: #666699;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kalata.it\/esperienza\/santuario-di-vicoforte-magnificat-cupola-ellittica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #666699;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sensational <span>Magnificat<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> experience of a hiking climb to the top of the dome.<\/p>\n<p>Those who love nature will find in Mondov\u00ec one of the segments of the <strong>Landand\u00e8 Trail<\/strong> \u2013 a series of hiking itineraries of low or medium level of difficulty that will let you breathe in the atmosphere of this splendid part of Piedmont.<\/p>\n<p>I hope that this guide has shown you that Mondov\u00ec is not only the <strong>Italian ballooning capital<\/strong>, but an entertaining tourist destination offering its guests a rich and diverse experience. In addition to an <strong>exclusive balloon flight reserved<\/strong> only for you or your private party, you can enjoy an interesting and unusual weekend or an unforgettable week of vacation.<\/p>\n<p>Having read this guide, you now know what you can <strong>see in and around Mondov\u00ec<\/strong> and all that is left to do is to book your visit including a hot air balloon flight with Discover The Sky, to soar between the Alps and the Langhe Hills and admire all the wonderful sceneries that this land has to offer, taking with you the best moments of this unforgettable journey.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mondov\u00ec (CN) is the Italian capital of balloons. 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