Describing Turin is no easy task; the city is known for its cold weather, grey cityscape, and large industries. On the other hand, it is also an interesting and multifaceted city, rich in history. Formerly the capital of Italy, and linked to the Savoy tradition, it is a city of charm, brimming with historic monuments and bearing the entrepreneurial spirit of a city in continual economic growth. It is also a very ordered city, built to an urban plan with linear streets from the Roman period. Above all, Turin is an elegant city that does not flaunt its regal past, traces of which can be found in its artistic and historic heritage.
Centre
The physical, historic, and cultural centre is the symbol of the ancient capital of the Savoy kingdom. Turin would not be the same without its palaces, such as the
Palazzo Madama and the
Palazzo Reale, or without the porticos dating from the baroque period. Built to protect the royal family and their court from bad weather, these stunning architectural...
Today sees CioccolaTò return to Turin until 3rd April when there will be numerous events and tasting programmes all over the city. Check out the CioccolaTò website for more information. ... Read More
Visit the Gardens of the Reggia di Venaria next month from April 16th, and discover the art of landscaping and savour the tastes of Italy amongst the extraordinary orchards and vegetables gardens. This year, the superb Gardens of the Reggia will also host the new Potager Royal, a 10 hectare site of vegetable gardens and orchards cultivated with numerous vegetables and cereals from Piedmont. Check out the Venaria websitefor more information. ... Read More
Today sees, the National Car Museum in Turin reopen. Following the evolution of cars, so much a part of this motor city, through a display of some 150 examples. Plus drawings, prints, posters and models, many of which are available in the museum’s bookshop. Check out the museum website for further information. ... Read More
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Mole Antonelliana
- This iconic building is in many ways Turin's Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Turin. A 167.5 metre landmark, originally planned as a synagogue by Alessandro...
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- Nile Expert Tip: Take the 59 second journey in the glass lift to the viewing platform for great views over the city.
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The Bull in Piazza San Carlo
- Although the reasons why are obscure, the city has always been symbolized by a bull, but whatever the origin of the association, it must have had...
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Basilica di Superga
- The Basilica of Superga sits 670 metres atop the hill of Superga overlooking Turin. Designed by Filippo Juvarra in 1717 and completed in 1731,...
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