10 Things to Do in Cuneo That You Shouldn't Miss

March 19, 2018 Agatha Simes

Cuneo (Italian: [ˈkuːneo]  listen (help·info); Piemontese: Coni [ˈkʊni]; French: Coni [kɔni]) is a city and comune in Piedmont, Northern Italy, the capital of the province of Cuneo, the third largest of Italy’s provinces by area.
Restaurants in Cuneo

1. Centro storico

12100, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 690217
Excellent
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4.5 based on 321 reviews

Centro storico

Reviewed By jg3arrow - Surf City USA

We came to Cuneo from Ventimiglia, because we heard of the famous Tuesday market in the center of town. The drive up and over the Maritime Alps through the Tende pass was an experience all its own, but the reward ended up being this massive market. It is spread all over the Centro Storico - in the central square, under the galleria arches that line it, and down the pedestrian shopping Promenade. Cuneo itself is quite a pleasant and grand surprise: Beautiful old buildings line the square, and run up and down many side streets. A lot of civic pride on display here, as the buildings are well kept and clean. (Even though the city itself is 800+ years old.) The shops here are mostly unique, one-of-a-kind boutiques with interesting selections (there is a Zara now). For those looking for Cuneo's famous brand of cakes, candies and cookies, there is no shortage of sweet shops along the perimeter. The central plaza reminds many of Turin, and I would add, with a splash of Venice's St. Mark's square thrown in. I was not expecting such a grand place, on the southern plains of Piemonte.

2. Piazza Galimberti

Piazza Galimberti, 12100, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 690217
Excellent
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4.5 based on 476 reviews

Piazza Galimberti

Reviewed By jg3arrow - Surf City USA

As others have commented, Cuneo's central square is much larger than one might expect for a city of this modest size overall. It's also quite grand, with ornate old buildings surrounding it. There's a great Christmas market and light show set up here during the holidays. A massive Tuesday market that draws from all over northwestern Italy is held here. Festivals, Concerts and various celebrations are also hosted here. The train station is convenient to the square. There is quite a bit of (paid) parking, although I wouldn't call it "ample" by any means.

3. Parco Fluviale Gesso e Stura

Piazza Torino 1, 12100, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 444518
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Parco Fluviale Gesso e Stura

Reviewed By ohiorose58 - Cleveland

River walk or bike or jog. A very nice place to enjoy nature. We biked to Borga San Dalmazzo and walked the bikes up to the Madonna church with great views if you happen to arrive on a clear day. Pack a picnic and water. Enjoy the surrounding Apennines Mountains.

4. Museo Diocesano Cuneo - San Sebastiano

Via di Mondovi' 15, 12100, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 67725
Excellent
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Museo Diocesano Cuneo - San Sebastiano

Reviewed By duccio337 - Turin, Italy

Una guida molto preparata vi conduce all'interno di un percorso museale che si articola su più livelli e che si conclude nell'attigua chiesa di San Sebastiano.
Il museo si presenta ben curato e con sprazzi di multimedialità che aiutano a renderlo stimolante e non noioso.
Un viaggio nella religiosità del territorio che vale sicuramente la pena intraprendere.

5. Cattedrale di Nostra Signora del Bosco

Via Roma, Cuneo, Italy
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4 based on 53 reviews

Cattedrale di Nostra Signora del Bosco

Reviewed By brassm0nkeys - Exeter UK

Just off the Via Roma, this is part of Route 1 of the Cuneo walking tours "Cuneo in your pocket". Pick this booklet up from the tourist office further down the Via Roma to find lots of architectural treasures in the town.

6. Santuario Madonna degli Angeli

Viale Degli Angeli 1, 12100, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 491284
Excellent
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Santuario Madonna degli Angeli

Reviewed By psf1 - Jacksonville, Florida

Limited hours open. The walk out here from the center city is very nice through parks and along shaded streets. Views out to the Mountains and possible cut-throughs to the river walks below

7. Torre Civica

Via Roma 19, 12100, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 690217
Excellent
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Torre Civica

Reviewed By KathmanduMazza - Kathmandu

I didn't realise that I could visit inside but passed several times, as this is a highlight of the via Roma, marking the far end from the main square. I will have to go inside next time I revisit Cuneo.

8. San Francesco Church

Via Santa Maria 10, 12100, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 634175
Excellent
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

San Francesco Church

Reviewed By marcopolo111 - Cleveland, Oh

This is a lovely church which was built 700 years ago and was sacked by Napoleon and transformed in housing for the military. Now it is part of a complex with includes Exhibitions and a museum. The building is original, architecturally pleasant and well preserved.

9. Valle Maira

Cuneo, Italy
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5 based on 15 reviews

Valle Maira

Reviewed By 648giovannac - Cuneo, Italy

The whole valley is charming, but take your time to explore the side Valleys too, they are really worthwhile, from Canosio the Gardetta plateau, to Marmora, to S. Martino and Stroppo, to Elva of course, the remotest pearl in the valley.

10. Sant'Ambrogio Church

Via Roma, 9 | Vicino Al Comune Ed Vigili Urbani, 12100 Cuneo, Cuneo, Italy +39 0171 692472
Excellent
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4 based on 29 reviews

Sant'Ambrogio Church

Reviewed By Chiara G - Perth, Australia

Have seen many churches while touring around Italy and Europe , but this one was by far one of the sublime in its all glory and the archititure the painting were also leaving awe

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