Panchina Gigante di Corneliano D'Alba

The Big Bench (Grande Panchina) of Corneliano d'Alba is part of the famous artistic project "Big Bench Community Project" created by American designer Chris Bangle. Located in the splendid hills of the Langhe, this giant bench offers a unique perspective on the surrounding landscape.

The Corneliano d'Alba bench stands out for its characteristic bright red color combined with intense blue, which stands out magnificently against the green of the hills and the surrounding vineyards. Like all Big Benches in the project, it is built on an increased scale, reaching larger dimensions compared to a traditional bench. These gigantic proportions create a fascinating visual effect: those who sit on it find themselves with their feet not touching the ground, awakening that childlike sensation of wonder and amazement towards the world.

Its panoramic position was carefully chosen to offer visitors a breathtaking view of the undulating hills of the Langhe, a territory recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique cultural landscape. From this privileged point, the gaze can range over the orderly rows of precious vineyards that produce some of Italy's most renowned wines.

The Big Bench of Corneliano d'Alba can be reached by bicycle or e-bike by traveling along paths that wind through vineyards and hazelnut groves, offering an immersive experience in the nature and cultural landscape of Langhe-Roero. This route, accessible to everyone, allows visitors to appreciate the local biodiversity and the harmony between human activity and the natural environment that characterizes this area.

The visit is particularly evocative during seasonal changes: in spring when the vineyards begin to turn green, in summer with the grape clusters ripening in the sun, in autumn when the leaves take on red and gold hues, or in winter when fog creates surreal atmospheres among the hills. Each time of year offers a different and fascinating perspective from the giant bench.

The Big Bench of Corneliano d'Alba is not just a tourist attraction, but also represents a symbol of community and sharing. As part of Chris Bangle's project, it helps to enhance less known areas of great beauty, stimulating sustainable tourism that supports local economies and promotes the food and wine traditions of the territory.

For visitors, sitting on the big bench becomes a moment of reflection and connection with nature, an opportunity to slow down, contemplate the beauty of the landscape and rediscover the pleasure of simple things, just as the philosophy of the Big Bench project suggests.