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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 |
 A mysterious workshop |
Via Po, 2 Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 817 3373 |
Magic, religion, special cults, mysticism, esoterism and mysteries; Arethusa specialises in these topics and similar subjects, and is undoubtedly, a unique bookshop. Do not be frightened by the dark and mysterious interior, it is great fun to wander around, exploring its shelves which are bursting with texts on oriental philosophy, the occult and new age. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 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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 Treatment for trauma and burns |
Via Zuretti, 29 Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 693 3111 |
This medical centre specialises in the treatment of trauma and orthopedics. It also has a department for serious burns. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Everything for the trendy, elegant man |
Via Carlo Alberto, 34 Turin 10123 Italy |
This shop is on the corner of Via Mazzini and Via Carlo Alberto, in the heart of the shopping district. It is a clothing shop dedicated to youth who are looking for the latest trends. It sells clothes and accessories for men and women including a vast choice of designer clothes such as items from the Guess collection, including shirts, jumpers and trousers. There is a wide selection, ranging from jeans and t-shirts to grey, sober, modern clothes for successful, managerial types. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Beautiful, fashionable bags |
Via Po, 6 Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 812 1657 http://www.coccinelle.it |
Bags, bags and even more bags. The most distinctive, elegant shapes are made by Coccinelle, which has charm, elegance and style. It is hard not to want a bag from this shop, even the simplest shapes in the typical reddish purple colour are dazzling. They also sell accessories such as matching wallets, keyrings and purses. Once your wallet has got over the shock of buying a bag, the desire for an accessory can be easily satisfied. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From the beginning of the century |
Corso Moncalieri, 47 Turin 10133 Italy |
This is one of the oldest butchers in Turin, as it dates from the beginning of the century and is still very traditional. As well as being a feast for the eyes, anyone entering here will feel as if they are stepping back into the past, it is also a joy for the palate with its specialities based on oxen and hens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A delicacy before you leave |
Piazza Carlo Felice, 69 Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 54 7121 |
Since 1897, Giordano has been producing excellent chocolates, including gigantic gianduiotti and chocolate coffee beans amongst the most famous. Located two minutes from the Porta Nuova Station, this shop is ideal for anyone who wants to make a final purchase before leaving and take some of the delicacies which characterize the piedmontese confectionery tradition with them. Among the delights sold here are pralines, Sorrisi di Torino, Krumiri by Casale, Paste d'meia, Tartufi, Pastiglie Leone, Baci by Dama and fruit jellies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From shopping to free time |
Via Nizza, 262 Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 65 3811 |
Open for some years now, the 'I Portici' shopping centre is located in a place of industrial excellence which has been transformed into an area which combines shopping and free time. This shopping centre also offers bars and restaurants as well as numerous shops selling furniture, clothes, crafts, toys, delicacies and ornaments. It also offers visitors a chance to attend conferences, debates and visit exhibitions. Some of the services it provides are; a bank, travel agency, newspaper stands, tobacconists, hairdresser,post office and a gym. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The whisky temple |
Via San Francesco da Paola, 43 Turin 10123 Italy +39 011 836 050 |
The Bottigliere can be found in the vintner's area of Turin which extends from Porta Palazzo on the corner of Via Sant'Agostino to Via San Francesco da Paola. Young people choose to spend their evenings here drinking a glass of wine accompanied by various types of appetizers such as cured meats and cheeses. This place is famous for its variety of whiskey, almost 100 different types, which are appreciated by the experts who always know how to make the perfect choice. 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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Good quality fish |
Via Madama Cristina, 58 Turin 10125 Italy +39 11 669 8383 |
This shop is not just an ordinary fish shop. From the outside you can see how much importance is given to the presentation as well as the fish and crustaceans themselves. It is because of this that Lo Scoglio has a certain something that the others don't have. There are highly prized products available to customers, such as salmon and caviar. They also have a home delivery service. 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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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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The Main Station |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II Turin 10125 Italy http://www.torinoportanuova.it... |
The Porta Nuova station is also known as Central Station. It opens onto Piazza Carlo Felice, which separates it from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. A majestic and imposing building, it could be said to be one of the most successful railway stations of the 19th century. One of its most interesting features is its façade designed by Mazzucchetti and Ceppi (1866-1868). In the lower half of the facade there are many porticos and elegant arches. During the Christmas season it is decorated with an illumination implant which makes its structure stand out. 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 |
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Children's hospital |
Piazza Polonia, 94 Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 31 3444 |
This children's hospital is well-known throughout the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Regional transport |
Corso Turati, 19/6 Turin 10128 Italy http://www.satti.it/home01.html |
Satti' is a company which specialises in transport links from the city centre to the northern and southern peripheries of the city. Given the large distances its characteristic blue coaches have to cover, they are not always on time. Tickets: These should be purchased at sales points which are generally located near the main stops. They can also be bought on board the coaches, but tickets bought this way will be subject to a supplementary charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tea time |
Via Mazzini, 22 Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 817 0433 |
As the name leads you to understand, this unusual shop has everything you need for celebrating the tea ritual. A myriad of tea lies before you here, making the choice very difficult. There are over 100 types of loose teas, including green and aromatic teas coming from Sri Lanka, India, Japan and China. The Bell Helene mix is very unusual, being made of pear and caramel. There are also products from the most important English brands, such as Fortnum & Mason, Crabtree & Evelyn, and Taylor. As well as the tea, there are also jams, English biscuits, and Irish honey. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Only if you're not scared of water |
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 26 Turin 10125 Italy +39 11 817 0113 |
Even if Turin is not exactly a seaside resort where water sports are a pastime, fans of these kinds of activities, including sailing, can find everything they need in this shop. It not only sells technical clothing but also offers accessories, equipment and books to compensate practice with some theoretical notions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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