The grissini are one of Turin’s most famous delicacies and they consist in a particular kind of breadsticks; about their story there are two versions. The first version dates the grissini from the second half of ‘300, when the bread was being sold at a penny per piece. Owing to the inflation that struck the …
In the center of Turin still circulate old tram, carrying passengers on traditional lines; as normal public transport, you can take them without extra charge, for a fascinating tour of the historical buildings in the center of Turin. For example this could be a good idea to spend a rainy day! Historic Tram nr. 7 (NOTE: only …
If you are looking for a unique solution to discover Torino, consider this nice city tour, the City Sightseeing!City Sightseeing Torino features 3 routes: Line A: the classic Torino City Centre, to be fascinated by the National Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum and the hill overlooking the Po river with the Valentino Park. Line B: Unexpected Torino is the fastest …
The Sanctuary is located in the homonymous “Piazza della Consolata” and is the spiritual heart of Turin. Much loved by the whole city, the Madonna of Consolata has an extraordinary story, even if there are documents missing from the early centuries. Piazza della Consolata was already included in the first core of the Roman city and …
The chapel of the bankers and traders is a pearl of architecture and sacred art of the Piedmontese Baroque, very popular with tourists; it is located in Via Garibaldi 25. Erected in 1692, thanks to the efforts of the rector of the Jesuit Father Agostino Provana to provide the Congregation of Bankers, Merchants and Traders …
These are the masks that adorn the walls of buildings in Piazza San Carlo, located in the Turin city center. These reliefs were chiseled in the mid-1600s, the brainchild of architect Carlo di Castellamonte, who also designed one of the buildings in the square. After the last restoration in 2001, if you pay attention you can notice that the …
The Juventus Stadium is an all-seater football stadium in the Vallette borough of Turin, Italy, and the home of Serie A club Juventus Football Club, and is one of only two club-owned football stadiums in the Italian Serie A. It was opened at the start of the 2011–12 season and has a capacity of 41,000 spectators. The …
The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma in a manner consistent with crucifixion. There is no consensus yet on exactly how the image was created, and it is believed by some to be the burial shroud of Jesus of …
Visiting Turin you can’t miss a long walk under the legendary monumental Turin arcades. The center of Turin has 18 kilometers of arcades , of which 12.5 are also interconnected: it is the city with the largest pedestrian area in Europe.
