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 All the models your heart could desire |
Via Madama Cristina, 118 Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 663 4629 |
This shop could rightfully claim the title of the king of models. Since 1879, Amati has specialised in selling and producing miniatures for collectors. The shop offers hundreds of assembly kits, a multitude of ships and an infinite number of toy soldiers that they make themselves. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 No crocodile tears........ |
Via Tripoli, 46/b Turin 10136 Italy +39 11 36 8466 |
If you want to buy a gift or choose an accessory, this shop, in the heart of Turin, offers a truly vast assortment. It sells belts and accessories by Ferre, Dior, Piero Guidi, Ungaro, Valentino and Cerruti, men's braces in gift boxes, Armani ties, Missoni scarves and Fendissime wallets and bags. Moreover, this is also a great place for crocodile skin accessories, with an excellent price for the high quality which makes them perfect presents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A true gastronomic institution |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 62 Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 54 5582 |
More than a food shop, this is an instituition of typical Piedmontese cuisine. Baudracco is the place to taste local culinary delicacies, as it specialises in typical dishes of the region and offers a wide variety of home made cured meats and pastries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A bag for the sea |
Corso Sebastopoli, 216 Turin 10136 Italy |
Anyone entering this shop will be met by the two, polite owners who will happily show off all the latest women's accessory collections, including items made by Nannini, Piero Guidi, Ferre and Genny. They sell classic accessories, nothing flashy, but offer a really extraordinary choice. They also sell Samsonite suitcases, beauty cases and men's crocodile belts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Sun, beauty and perfume |
Piazza Adriano, 1 Turin 10138 Italy +39 11 434 4060 http://www.camurati.com |
This is a favourite place for Torinesi madams who can indulge their whims amongst perfumes, professional make-up sessions and special offers which are difficult to turn down. The perfumery included (undoubtedly, one of the best stocked in the city), the clients can also take advantage of the beauty centre and solarium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large supermarket |
Corso Turati, 75 Turin 10134 Italy +39 11 319 5916 |
GS is an enormous supermarket which specialises in frozen products of all types and brands. Furthermore, it has all the characteristics of the classic hypermarket. It has different sections, from food to household goods, to a butchers, and a delicatessen selling ham, cheese and pasta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From starter to sweet |
Corso Sebastopoli, 161 Turin 10137 Italy +39 11 39 3488 |
The only difficulty here is deciding which of the many gastronomic products on offer you want to buy. In fact, if you don't know how to organise a successful lunch you can find everything that you need here. You can get all sorts of things, from starters, to pate, to stuffed vegetables and cold seasonal dishes. To round your banquet off in the best possible way there is also an excellent choice of wines from all over the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tradition and quality |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 88 Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 54 5422 |
The tradition of a historic cake shop never tires. Anyone with a sweet tooth will go wild here amongst pralines, fresh and dry pastries, chocolate, fruit and hazelnut cakes and sweet marron glacé in autumn. They have offered various types of chocolates since the 1940's; the house specialty is the gianduiotto cream cake with chocolate and cream. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Children's clothing |
Corso Bramante 14 Turin 10134 Italy +39 11 64 74 304 http://www.iperbimbo.it |
In this large store there is a wide range of clothing for expectant mothers and young children. New parents and parents-to-be can buy articles for their baby, from food, to certain types of cosmetics, to a vast selection of toys for all ages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small but well stocked |
Corso Dante, 79 Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 650 7553 |
Don't be disappointed by the small size of this shop. It is famous in Turin for its immense stock of goods. This is the place to find equipment and clothes for all kinds of sports, from skiing and tennis, to football, swimming, jogging and diving. The shop also offers a specialized repair workshop and also organizes tennis courses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Typical dairy shop |
Corso Re Umberto I, 56 Turin 10128 Italy +39 011 599 775 |
This dairy dates back to the 30's. Today it stays open by running a bar and icecream parlour. The history of the old dairy is visible in the building itself. It offers a good selection of cheeses, grissini and foccaccia bread. At the bar you should try the coffe and hot chocolate with whipped cream and the Galup and Virginia pannettone. The "chantrilly" and "malaga al moscato" icecreams must be tried. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cross country skiing specialists |
Corso Peschiera, 211 Turin 10141 Italy +39 11 385 0490 |
Although this is a shop for all kinds of sports, Levrino is well known in Turin for being specialists of downhill, mountain and cross country skiing. As well as equipment, they sell a vast assortment of clothing and accessories for mountain sports and leisure. For anyone whose not crazy about mountains, Levrino offers all the latest in tennis gear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On the top of your toes...... |
Via San Secondo, 38/c Turin 10128 Italy +39 11 53 1664 |
It is often difficult to find exactly what you want in typical sports shops. For this reason, is is better to go to a more specialised shop such as Lorella Dance, a dance equipment factory which as well as wholesale also sells retail. There is a vast choice of costumes, made specially by them, for classical, rock, modern, jazz, rhythm and artistic dance as well as yoga and twirling with matching shoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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General hospital |
Via Tofane, 71 Turin 10141 Italy +39 11 7 0951 |
This general hospital in the Pozzo Strada distrct is equipped with a first aid department. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High Class Market |
Largo Cassini Turin 10129 Italy |
The Crocetta market is the most chic in Turin because it is situated in one of the best areas of the city. If you desperately want a dress or jumper you saw in a trendy shop, then you must definitely go, as you can find good bargains and quality clothing at low prices. Also make sure to check out the fine produce, wines, and other delicacies that the market has to offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For all your sporting needs |
Corso Peschiera, 274 Turin 10100 Italy +39 11 382 0333 http://www.milanesiosport.com/... |
Before the times of large scale distribution, when shops were small and specialised, Milanesio Sport was considered to be at the cutting edge. Now that the large stores have buried the smaller businesses, Milanesio is still unique for its strong customer relations. All the sales staff eagerly wait to help you with your choice, while Mr. Milanesio himself, with his distinctive Piedmontese accent, will try to give you the best price possible. This is why Milanesio has always been synonymous with sport in Turin. The enormous historic site is situated on Corso Peschiera and is well worth a visit even if you do not intend to buy anything. There is such a wide variety of stock thanks to the multitude of brands and the vast number of sports catered for, that you will find it hard not to make a purchase. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Turin's largest hospitals |
Corso Bramante, 88/90 Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 633 1633 / +39 11 633 5314 http://www.molinette.piemonte.it |
Turin's San Giovanni Battista Hospital (commonly known as 'Molinette') is one of the largest in the city. Needless to say, it is equipped with a first aid station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An 1890 tavern |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 76 Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 54 4939 |
This is a rather unusual wineshop. In fact it used to be an ancient tavern, dating back to 1890, which was then transformed into a real wine "boutique". It specialises in limited production Piedmontese wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Synonymous with Cuality Chocolates |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 76 Turin 10128 Italy |
In 1930, a confectioner of Bavarian origins, Gustavo Pfatisch, opened this shop after managing a workshop in Via San Secondo and in Via Sacchi. Since 1963, this shop has been owned by Peyrano, the famous chocolate making factory in Corso Moncalieri which has a retail outlet for all its best products. There is a range of products on sale for all tastes, with more than 60 kinds of chocolates, including alpines, gianduia, creams, summer milk chocolates filled with jelly and even chocolate cake and chocolate spread. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Only for playing.... |
Largo Turati, 49 Turin 10128 Italy +39 11 318 5666 |
There are three shops in the Queen chain which is dedicated to videogame fans. Pratically all the main titles of electronic games can be found here, both for PC's and for consoles. They also sell all kinds of game accessories for computers; from joysticks for aeroplanes to steering wheels and pedals for car simulations. They only deal in software and accessories for games. Review © 2007, Wcities |