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Welcome to the province of Cuneo
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover the province of Cuneo, also known as the Granda? This province, located in the wonderful region of Piedmont, is the twenty-ninth Italian province by population and the fourth by extension. I will guide you in the discovery of this land that boasts a great variety of landscapes and historical treasures.
The history of the province of Cuneo
The province of Cuneo was established in 1859. In 1860, the municipalities of the Tenda district (France), which were part of the Province of Nice ceded to France, were assigned to the province. In 1947, some municipalities and hamlets of Vinadio and Valdieri, in addition to Tenda, Vievola, San Dalmazzo di Tenda and Briga Marittima, were ceded to France in accordance with the Paris Treaty.
Physical geography: the morphology of the province of Cuneo
The province of Cuneo is located in Piedmont, in the northwestern part of Italy. Bordering with France to the west, with the metropolitan city of Turin to the north, with the province of Asti to the east and with Liguria to the south, it offers breathtaking landscapes that range from the Cozie Alps and the Maritime Alps to the hills and plains of the Tanaro.
The territory is composed of 50.8% mountain, 26.6% hills, and 22.6% flatland/highland. These landscapes come together in the hilly system of the Langhe and Roero, which represent one of the natural treasures of the province.
Cuneo: a province rich in municipalities
The province of Cuneo consists of 247 municipalities, making it the second Italian province by number of municipalities, right after the province of Sassari. This large extension of territory offers many opportunities for exploration and discovery.
The cities bordering the province of Cuneo
The province of Cuneo borders with France (departments of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, and Alpes-Maritimes), with the metropolitan city of Turin, with the province of Asti, and with Liguria (provinces of Imperia and Savona). These territories have contributed to forming the great variety of landscapes in the province of Cuneo.
Historical notes: license plates
Did you know that in 1927 Cuneo was assigned the license plate code "CU" for automobiles, but then changed it in 1928 to "CN"? We don't know if the "CU" license plates were ever actually issued or if they remained a mere theoretical concept.
Conclusions
The province of Cuneo is a land rich in natural treasures and breathtaking landscapes. Its large extension of territory makes it one of the Italian provinces with the greatest variety of landscapes and traditions. Visiting it means coming across a land of great beauty, rich in history and culture. I invite you to discover this province, which is a real jewel of Piedmont!
