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Famed for the revered Shroud and home to
 Objects from the past |
88C Corso Regina Margherita Turin 10122 Italy +39 11 521 2251 http://www.museoantichita.it/m... |
In the greenhouses of the Royal Gardens, this museum displays collections which start from pre-historic times, up until the late-Roman, Etruscan, Italian and Greco-Hellenistic periods of civilization. Set up from the collections of the Dukes of Savoy, starting from the accumulations of Emanuele Filiberto, the original core of the museum has been enriched over time. A new pavilion will hold archeology from the Piedmont region. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tim Verstynen |
 Photo: Tim Verstynen |
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The first models of four-wheeled vehicles |
40 Corso Unità d'Italia Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 67 7666 http://www.museoauto.it/mambo/ |
Originally arranged by Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, the museum was moved to its current modern building in 1960. The collection is unique in Europe, and deals with the evolution of the car, starting with the first Italian carriages, including that of Bernardi from 1896 and Fiat in 1899 and ends in the 1980's. There are also some interesting models of luxury cars and a section reserved for racing cars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Nick Kettman |
 Photo: Nick Kettman |
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 A view over Turin |
35 Via Maresciallo Gaetano Giardino Turin 10131 Italy |
On the south-east side of the Po, behind the Gran Madre, the mountain of Cappuccini appears. This was a fortified emplacement from the 18th century and it played an important part in all the neighbouring Turin wars. There is the church of Santa Maria del Monte on the piazzale, flanked by the National Museum of Mountains, the most important of its kind in the world. The view that can be enjoyed from this point is one of the most enchanting in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Square Next to Railway Station |
Piazza Carlo Felice Turin 10121 Italy |
This square was built in the first half of the nineteenth century, and is surrounded by imposing buildings on three sides. The majestic Porta Nuova is a railway station on the remaining side. At the centre is a small garden adorned with well-tended rare plants and a statue dedicated to Edmondo De Amicis. There are two small symmetrical squares which lead off the main piazza: Piazzetta Lagrange (opening onto the road of the same name) and Piazzetta Paleocapa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Straight from Turin to Rivoli |
192 Corso Francia Turin 10139 Italy |
From Piazza Statuto, one enters Corso Francia, an extremely long, straight road which leads to Rivoli from Turin through the town of Collegno. It was once the main road which lead to the Val di Susa from the city and from there to France, now it is one of the most important access roads into the city. There are some interesting buildings at the beginning of the route which were built in the art nouveau period. After Piazza Rivoli, it opens onto the Tesoriera park on the right which takes its name from the villa Sartirana or Tesoriera which is inside the park and is a typical example of an excellently preserved eighteenth century villa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Transverses the city |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II Turin, Turin 10121 Italy +39 (0)11 53 5181 (Turismo Torino) |
Starting at the Po, at one of the extremes of the Valentino park, this road leads to Corso Francia. It is a typical, tree lined, Turin street with three lanes, two of which are counterlanes and allow left turns which are forbidden in the central lane which is reserved for traffic proceeding along the avenue and for public transport. From the Po, the highlights of the route are the Valdese Temple, the synagogue, Palazzo Priotti, the Porta Nuova station and the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Andrzej Otrebski |
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For the Truly Devoted Football Fan |
7 Piazza Crimea Turin 10131 Italy +39 011 738 0081 http://www.juventus.com |
Built in 1990 for the World Cup, Delle Alpi Stadium holds up to 71,000 football fanatics from around the world. The stadium is home to the Juventus Football Club. Although the stadium has often been criticized for poor visibility and a lack of spectator interest, Juventus is still one of the most popular football clubs in Italy and rowdy fans will surely head here for wild sporting entertainment. Check Juventus' website for game schedules, tickets and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Luca B. |
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 A Journey Through the History of the City |
Corso Dante Turin 10126 Italy |
This walk visits all the places that have played a fundamental part in the story of this industry which is so strongly linked to the life of Turin. It leaves from Corso Dante which is home to the first factory (art deco style), and is now a data processing centre, then passes through Lingotto (Via Nizza), which used to be an avant-garde factory and is now a conference centre and director's seat. It ends up at the imposing Mirafiori factory which extends over an area of roughly three million square metres. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Parco Colonnetti and meteorology |
91 Strada delle Cacce Turin 10135 Italy +39 011 39191 http://www.ien.it |
This institute, in the Mirafiori Sud area, near Parco Colonnetti, is home to one of the most important meteorological centers in Italy. There are numerous guided visits for schools and visitors can observe experts at work with complicated and sophisticated equipment which can determine the temperature and weather forecasts every day. This centre transmits the exact time all over Italy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The stamp of Juvarra |
Piazza Carlo Emanuele II Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 53 5948 |
This church has a distinctive, elliptical shape, built according to a plan by Juvarra as to the altars and their layout. The bell tower was planned and built by the architect Borra. The interior of the church is enriched by the 'Deposizione' of Beaumont, the 'S.Pietro in cattedra' on the right side and by the 'Nativity' by Brambilla on the left side. The frescoes on the choir box are the work of the painter Van Loo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Bersaglieri garden |
Via Cernaia Turin 10121 Italy |
At the end of Via Cernaia towards Porta Susa station, the gracious Lamarmora garden (better known as the Bersaglieri garden) lies on the right. Attributed to Pierre Barillet-Deschamps, who probably designed it around 1863, the garden is usually given this name because of the series of statues dedicated to Bersaglieri soldiers (by Giorgio Ceragioli in 1936) that precedes the garden itself. The garden is home to the monument dedicated to Alessandro Lamarmora that was produced in 1867 by Giuseppe Cassano and adorned with bas-reliefs by Giuseppe Dini. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 An Eclectic Building |
Piazza Castello Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 442 9921 http://www.comune.torino.it/pa... |
The Palazzo Madama is situated in the centre of Piazza Castello, with its facade facing Via Garibaldi. It takes its name from the two Royal Dames who lived here, Maria Cristina and Giovanna Battista. During past centuries, it was the home of the Savoy family, as well as the site of the signing of important treaties, and the seat of the Italian Senate when Turin was the country's capital. Today it houses the Antica Museum of Art. Its historical date is somewhat difficult to determine because it has been continually reconstructed throughout its history. The oldest part is the Roman Porta Pretoria. The back of the building dates to a thirteenth century castle which can still be seen in the two towers situated at each corners. The typically baroque facade was built in the seventeenth century by the architect Filippo Juvarra. The internal staircase is also attributed to him and is one of the best examples of the Piedmontese baroque style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Michele C. Soccio |
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Late renaissance work |
9 Piazza Maria Ausiliatrice Turin 10152 Italy |
This church was built between 1865 and 1868 according to the wish of Don Giovanni Bosco, whose remains rest in an internal chapel of the church. The facade is late-renaissance with the statue of the protective martyrs of the city. A great dome dominates the centre with a completely golden statue of the Madonna. The church's structure is in the shape of a Latin cross and the interior is decorated with magnificent marble. Open: 7a-10p Services: Weekdays: 6p Weekends: 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a, 11a, noon, 5:30p, 6:30p, 9p Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Porta Palazzo for the Torinesi |
Piazza della Repubblica Turin 10122 Italy |
When Via Milano ends, and from now on is called Corso Giulio Cesare, it opens into a little square with porticoes which is an entrance to the much larger Piazza della Repubblica. This is usually known as Porta Palazzo because of its vicinity to the Roman Porta Palatina. Every day, at dawn, the frenetic activity of the market begins, which extends under coloured umbrellas and in various covered pavilions throughout the square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The river of Turin |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II Turin 10121 Italy |
Between the city and the mountains the river, the symbol of the city, winds slowly and majestically. Along the right bank (the side nearest the mountains), are many sports centres, such as the well known rowing schools which have their historic homes here. There are also public areas of greenery which are the perfect places for a tranquil walk. The left bank is characterised by a notable difference in height between the city and the surface of the water. At the edge of the river are the famous 'Murazzi'; a long road which is the home of numerous nightclubs and bars, of all kinds. From 'Murazzi' it is possible to take a 'Navigazione sul Po', a tourist trip which lets you see the city from a different point of view. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Mallory Freed |
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Roman Turin |
Via 20 Settembre Turin 10121 Italy |
Along Via XX Settembre, to the left of the cathedral, you can see the remains of the ancient Roman city. In particular, the remains of the Roman Theatre are visible, though partially covered by the new wing of the Royal Palace. The imposing Palatine Gate with its two towers rises up next to the Roman walls. It was one of the entrances to the city and, as such, represents one of the best preserved examples of a Roman gate. Through the centuries it has been a residence of noblemen and also at one time housed a women's prison. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Destination for many devotees |
Piazza Santa Rita Turin 10136 Italy +39 11 329 0169 http://www.santaritadacascia.org |
This is one of the most recently built churches in the city. The first stone of this neo-gothic sanctuary designed by the architect Valoni, was laid in 1929. Since its completion it has been a destination for pilgrims from all over Italy and abroad. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Damaged by a powder explosion |
11 Via Monte di Pietà Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 54 4667 http://www.tommasoapostolo.com |
This is a very old church which was rebuilt by the Franciscans in 1575. In 1698 a gunpowder explosion seriously damaged the building which was rebuilt by Ramo who also added a dome and painted a fresco over 40 years from 1703 to 1743. In 1876 it underwent another restoration by Ceppi. On the walls are frescoes by Reffo, Parachini and Fava. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two Squares in One |
Piazza Statuto Turin 10121 Italy |
This square is found between the end of Via Garibaldi and the beginning of Corso Francia. When walking from Via Garibaldi, you arrive into an ordered square surrounded by 19th century buildings. The flower beds in the middle surround a commemorative monument to the tunnel of Frejus. Beyond the crossroads with Corso San Martino, the layout of the square is much more disordered, comprised of a tangle of traffic lights and routes, with much more modern surrounding buildings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Marzia Neggia |
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A New Way to Visit the City |
19/6 Corso Filippo Turati Turin 10128 Italy +39 011 576 4590 |
TourismoBus is a transport service organised for tourists. It is a bus journey that drives visitors around the most beautiful areas of Turin. The 24 stop route, marked by distinctive signs, winds around the city centre along a route which leaves from Piazza Carlo Felice and goes to the Caccia di Stupinigi Villa. The guides on the bus give information about places of historic, cultural, musical and architectural interest which are found along the route or in the neighbouring areas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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