Bra, Administrative commune in Piedmont, Italy.
Bra is a commune in the Province of Cuneo in Piedmont that sits between the gentle hills of the Roero and Langhe areas. The town rests at an elevation of around 290 meters and its streets connect residential neighborhoods with surrounding farmland.
During the Middle Ages the settlement grew from a fortified site into a trading point for surrounding villages. Later it expanded into an administrative center for the region, managing agricultural produce from the hills.
The Slow Food headquarters has made its home here and the movement influences daily life with markets full of local products and a cooking tradition that celebrates simple ingredients. In squares and cafés, residents discuss food with the same ease others talk about weather.
The train station sits close to the center and connects the town with Turin and other places in Piedmont through regular trains. Many shops and restaurants close in the afternoon for a few hours, then reopen in the evening.
In the Pollenzo district stands a university devoted entirely to the science of food and it draws students from many countries. The courses take place in renovated historical buildings that once formed a royal residence.
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