Bra: The Home of Cheese and Jewish Veal Sausage
Found in the Cuneo province, Bra, Italy is a “comune” known as the home of the very first University of Gastronomic Sciences in the world. The diverse gastronomy in the town, which includes artisanal cheeses and original veal sausages, is what attracts the tourists to the area. This, in turn, created plenty of hotels and lodging in the town, ready to accommodate any city visitors.
Best Time to Visit
While the temperatures are already dropping in September, there are still well over a hundred thousand visitors coming to Bra every other year. This is because of the International Cheese Festival held in the city, which is easily the country’s most popular food product. The entire town becomes busy for the event, so expect fully booked Bra, Italy hotels by this time of year. However, the tourist population in October when you can score some discounted inns and cheaper airfare and transportation.
What to Do & Area Attractions
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Castello di Pollenzo is one of the most frequently visited attractions within Bra. It was constructed back in the late 1300s and featured a neogothic architecture. Right beside the castle is the equally majestic Church of San Vittore, which was commissioned around the mid-1800s. To make your vacation more convenient, check out the 4-star Albergo dell'Agenzia and the Albergo La Corte Albertina. They are a mere one-minute walk from the castle and offers guests with an in-house breakfast, as well.