Cuneo is the capital city of the Granda province and it was founded in 1198 on a plateau in a triangle, a “wedge” in fact, situated at the confluence of the river Stura with the river Gesso.
The oldest part of town lies on the tip and is characterized by a checkerboard system along the central street (Via Roma) from medieval times. Famous for its cakes cuneesi Rhum, soft and fragrant, with their internal liqueur.
