Don't Follow The Crowds: Top 6 Things To Do In Biella, Italy

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David
David 
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The best places to travel are where the other vacationers do not go. Their absence does not necessarily mean the location is bad. It simply means that it is not to their tastes or they have not discovered it yet. Don’t let the tastes of other tourists rob you of a great time in Biella. These unexplored places are simply undiscovered treasures. Jewels that have not been cut to expose the beauty that lies underneath. Don’t follow the crowds, get off the beaten track and explore for yourself. You will be glad you did.

1. Lago di Viverone: silence is golden

Lago Viverone
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Beauty can be found in silence. One does not have to have noise to enjoy a site. Sometimes just walking the shores of a lake or the ocean in silence is enough to bring out the real beauty of a locale. See the rising sun on your shoulders as you walk the shores in peace and quiet, view the dawn’s first rays as they hit the surrounding mountains. The beauty of this lake will astound you as you view it in silence.

Lago di Viverone

Address: Statale Ivrea, Cavaglià, Viverone, Italy

Website: Lago di Viverone

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2. Funicolare di Biella: a sream


Travel in style from the lower to the upper city, take a quiet train ride and see the city at night. If you are not the party animal then this attraction may be the right option for you. Make it a romantic night out and complete the romance by having a great dinner for two at the end of the line. Enjoy the cool night time as you view the city from another perspective.

Funicolare di Biella

Address: 13900 Biella, Italy

Website: Funicolare di Biella - Italian

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3. Parco della Burcina: the beauty of nature

Biella-Parco Burcina
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If you want to get away from people then a side trip to the Parco della Burcina is in store for you. Most people enjoy a nice walk through the gardens and it is a great way to rest and re-evaluate your plans and activities of the day. As you walk the scent and aroma of the flowers will engulf you and whisk your troubles away. Surprise the girl in your life and schedule this walking activity just to be with her and say how much you love her. Show her that you can be romantic and that the romance is not dead in your relationship. Then cap the evening off with a nice romantic dinner.

Parco della Burcina

Address: Cascina Emilia, 13814 Pollone, Italy

Website: Parco della Burcina - Italian

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4. Lago della Vecchia: beauty & the BBQ


Who says that having a BBQ is just for the Fourth of July or the American Southwest? Enjoy a great BBQ while exploring the ruins of Lago della Vecchia. Great food is a wonderful compliment to great scenery and you can have both at this wonderful Biella site. This location is actually BBQ ready, with tables, a place for fires, and even potable water. Don’t leave the fun of a BBQ at home, bring it with you and have a blast at Lago della Vecchia. Just be careful with how much you drink.

Lago della Vecchia

Address: Piedicavallo, Italy

Website: Rifugio Alpino Lago della Vecchia - Italian

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5. Ricetto di Candelo: a medieval hideaway

Ricetto di Candelo (6902016537)
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user raffaele sergi used under CC BY 2.0

Get a breathtaking view of the surrounding area when you take the time to see this medieval hideaway. Walk back in time as you peruse the different shops in their medieval settings. Feel right at home as this is one of the few sites that preserve their medieval heritage and construction. This is a great place to shop for those souvenirs everyone is asking you to bring them. Take a little of the past with you as you purchase your items. There is nothing wrong with remembering the history of the places you visited. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you will behold the beauty of this site as you step back to a time passed.

Ricetto di Candelo

Address: Piazza Castello, 13878 Candelo, Italy

Website: Ricetto di Candelo - Italian

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6. Il Rifugio degli Asinelli: a child's getaway

Rifugio degli Asinelli - Grooming Day 2
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Your children deserve their own special activity on your vacation. Take them to this little petting zoo in Biella and give them a thrill during the vacation. Actually, it is not a zoo but a donkey sanctuary. Let your children see and experience of how great these little animals are. You will get a kick out of the smiles on your children’s faces as they play with these wonderful little creatures. Spend some special time with your children, make every moment count, especially when you are traveling together

Il Rifugio degli Asinelli

Address: Via Per Zubiena 62, 13884 Sala Biellese, Italy

Website: Il Rifugio degli Asinelli

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Biella or bust

There is much to be gained by not following the crowds to the most popular tourist destinations in Italy or anywhere. You get better exposure to the culture, you see things very few people have seen before and you will be able to experience the friendliness of the Italian people. Going off the beaten path unlocks wonderful hidden treasures and adds spice to your vacation. Be unique. Be original, go to those places few people venture or dare to visit. Biella offers so much to the traveler that words cannot express what awaits those who are brave enough not to follow the crowds.

Biella is a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered and enjoyed. See its facets sparkle as you venture from site to site, dine at their cafes or just simply take a walk in silence. Biella is something to be experienced. You will get a lifetime of memories from your visit

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