Cuneo, Provincial capital in Piedmont, Italy
Cuneo is a provincial capital in Piedmont located between the Stura and Gesso rivers at 534 meters elevation. The streets form a regular pattern with wide arcaded walkways running through the city center.
In 1198, local residents founded the city and declared their independence from regional powers. By 1259 they allied with Charles I of Anjou for protection against neighboring rulers.
The name comes from the Italian word for wedge, describing its triangular position between two rivers. Under the arcades along the main streets, shops and cafés remain busy especially in the evenings when locals stroll and meet.
The arcaded walkways offer shelter from rain and connect the main squares and shopping districts. The center is easy to explore on foot since the streets are wide and level throughout.
Local confectionery shops produce Cuneesi al rhum, small meringue chocolates with rum-flavored cream filling. This specialty follows recipes from the 19th century and remains typical of the city.
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