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 Where Silvio Pellico died |
7 Via delle Orfane Turin 10122 Italy +39 11 436 0311 http://www.palazzobarolo.it |
The apartments of the 18th century villa are an example of patrician torinesi residences of the time. The owners, extremely rich benefactors, protected Silvio Pellico who died here in 1854. The room in which he died is open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Juvarra's works |
16 Via Carlo Alberto Turin 10123 Italy |
This is one of the most beautiful private palaces in Turin. It was built in 1716 and is one of the first works of Filippo Juvarra. The façade is remarkable, animated by alternating windows with lunette and triangular shapes and a female figure in the background. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Centre of Turin life |
Piazza Carignano Turin 10123 Italy |
This relatively small square is surrounded by places of historic interest. On the eastern side is the Carignano theatre and the historic Cambio restaurant. The opposite side of the square is completely taken up by the beautiful facade of Palazzo Carignano, whose curved lines represent one of the most original examples of Piedmontese baroque by Guarino Guarini in 1679. This was the Savoy residence, the home of the Subalpine House of Commons and of the first Italian parliament. Nowadays, it is the National Museum of the Risorgimento. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A baroque building |
4 Via Maria Vittoria Turin 10123 Italy |
The Palazzo Carpano is situated opposite the Church of San Filippo. It is a beautiful example of Piedmontese baroque building, and was constructed by the architect Garove in 1686 and added to in the eighteenth century. At the beginning of the 1700's it was a meeting place for intellectuals from all parts of Italy. An interesting feature is the entrance atrium to the internal courtyard with its characteristic twisted pillars. It is only possible to make a visit if the owners are not present. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the most beautiful Savoy residences |
Piazza Carlo Alberto Turin, Cuneo 12035 Italy +39 17 28 4005 |
The Racconigi castle dates from the 12th century, the period in which it was the manor of the Marchesi of Saluzzo. It then passed into the hands of the Acaja family and then became the property of Savoy in 1620. It was enlarged by Guarino Guarini and by Palagi in the 19th century. There is a remarkable series of salons, each one furnished in a different style, which are open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The castle with two facades |
Corso Massimo d'Azeglio Turin 10126 Italy |
The Valentino Castle stands within the Valentino Park, on Corso Massimo D'Azeglio.It has not changed much in appearance since the expansion work carried out by the architect Di Castellamonte between 1630 and 1660 at the request of the Lady Maria Cristina. The side facing the city is built in typical French style in the form of a horseshoe.However, the facade which overlooks the Po has predominantly Italian carachteristics and features.Today it is home to the Faculty of Architecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Residence of a great Piedmontese politician |
8 Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 53 0690 |
Camillo Benso Count of Cavour was born and died here. The building is in baroque style and was built in 1729 to a plan by Gian Giacomo Plantery. It is a shame that it is not open to the public, as the hall with sailing vaults and lunettes and the two internal courtyards, linked on an axis, are worthy of attention. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most popular library with the young |
5 Via della Cittadella Turin 10122 Italy +39 011 442 9812 |
There are two reasons why the central city library is the most popular with the young: first, it has a large collection of books, but second, it does not look like a traditional library where talking is not allowed. The library has definitively been set out in this building in 1960. Ever since the 19th c. the publisher Giuseppe Pomba had proposed the establishment of a public library on the Anglo-Saxon model for the use, mainly, of manual workers and offering general types of books. The library was originally set up at Palazzo di Città in 1869 and today has half a million volumes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the government department responsible for the environment and historical buildings |
2 Piazza San Giovanni Turin 10123 Italy |
Palazzo Chiablese, now head office of the government department responsible for the environment and historical buildings, is located along the left side of the Royal Piazzetta and is directly linked to the Royal Palace. It was built in the 17th century and renovated by Benedetto Alfieri in 1740 in the Torinese, baroque style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Headquarters of the province |
12 Via Maria Vittoria Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 861 2111 |
This is the home of the Provincial Administration but it also hosts photographic and painting exhibitions. The building, an old palace of the Dukes of Aosta, has recently been restored and guided tours are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The town hall |
Piazza Palazzo di Città Turin 10122 Italy |
In the Piazza Palazzo di Città, formerly known as Piazza delle Erbe, is the town hall, with a very simple facade, which was built in the second half of the 17th century. Both inside and outside, the portico there are several 19th century statues dedicated to various notables of the city. The extreme right of the Palazzo is made up of the base of a tower which was never finished. In the centre of the square is the Monument to the Conte Verde, Pelagio Pelagi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to two important cultural foundations |
34 Via Principe Amedeo Turin 10123 Italy +39 011 812 9020 |
The Palazzo d'Azeglio is now the home of the Luigi Einaudi Foundation and the Luigi Firpo Foundation. It was built, as a noble, baroque style building, between 1683 and 1689, to a plan by Michelangelo Garove. The current, main façade and the courtyard of honour is the work of Filippo Castelli. Some of the rooms have paintings by Francesco Gonin and 18th century decorations in plaster by Giuseppe Bolina. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hosts the Circolo degli Artisti |
9 Via Conte Giambattista Bogino Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 812 6480 |
The Palazzo Graneri della Roccia, home of the Artists Circle, frequently hosts temporary shows. It was built in 1683, planned by Gian Francesco Baroncelli and it was also worked on by Guarino Guarini. There is a central salon with 18th century decorations designed by Valeriano Dellala di Beinasco and some statues by the brothers Filippo and Ignazio Collino. The palazzo is visitable on request. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recently restored to its former splendour |
Via Maria Vittoria Turin 10123 Italy |
Palazzo Guarene, which is now called Palazzo d'Ormea, abandoned for many years, was built by the Count Carlo Giacinto Roero di Guarene and the façade was modified by Filippo Juvarra. The windows of the palace are particularly special, as they are alternate rectangular and semicircular shapes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art nouveau in Turin |
11 via Principi D'Acaja Turin 10143 Italy |
This city, famous for its works of baroque architecture, also has some noteworthy buildings from the art nouveau period. One of these is Casa La Fleur, designed by the architect Fenoglio. It has lateral walls with converging lines on the central body with a large piece of coloured glass and a tower crowned with a false balustrade of wrought iron with a floral theme. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The seat of the Regional Council of Piedmont |
15 Via Vittorio Alfieri Turin 10123 Italy |
Palazzo Lascaris was built from 1663-65, planned by Amedeo di Castellamonte and renovated by Valeriano Dellala di Beinasco halfway through the 18th century. The monumental main entrance with columns that support a sinuous balcony, the porticoed, courtyard of honor and the neo-baroque loggias are all outstanding. This is currently the seat of the Regional Council of Piedmont. 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 |
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A fake piece of real history |
Corso Massimo D'Azeglio Fiume Po Turin 10126 Italy |
This unusual structure is situated Valentino Park, not far from the Valentino castle. It was created for the 1884 exhibition and is a realistic reconstruction of what a 15th century Piedmontese village would have looked like. It shows such details as the craftsmen's workshops, the pomegranate fountain and the Landlord's castle, said to be inspired by the Fenis castle. These are most probably all copies of othe medieval buildings still in existence throughout Piedmont. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than a million books |
3 Piazza Carlo Alberto Turin 10123 Italy +39 011 810 1111 http://www.bnto.librari.benicu... |
The National University Library faces onto the splendid piazza Carlo Alberto. The building, built between 1959-73, was designed by Pasquale Carbonara, Italo Insolera, Aldo Laviotti and Antonio Quistelli. The origins of the collection date from 1723 when King Vittorio Amedeo II decided to combine the 4000 texts in the Civic Library and the 10,000 in ducal collections with the university library. Since then, the collection has grown enormously although it has suffered heavy losses over the years. A fire, for example, at the start of the 20th c. spelt the end for many texts. Today the collection contains about a million texts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dining On-The-Go |
Corso Turati 19/6 Turin 10128 Italy +39 011 576 4733-750 http://www.comune.torino.it/gt... |
With all the wonderful food and historic sights Turin has to offer, it can be hard to fit everything into one visit. However, Ristocolor provides busy travellers with a new way to dine- onboard a historic tram! Take a ride through the streets and past historic monuments while enjoying each dish specializing in the delicious Piedmont cuisine. The tram has been completely renovated to fit up to 32 passengers, with colorful decorations both inside and out. It is a great way to fit in even more of what the city has to offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art and history |
Piazza Mafalda di Savoia Turin, Torino 10098 Italy +39 (0)11 956 5222 http://www.castellodirivoli.it |
The castle—which currently houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, was one of the most important residences of the court of Savoy from the 16th century. The first building work was undertaken in 1562 after Francesco Paciotto was commissioned by Emanuele Filiberto. Construction was continued by Ascanio Vitozzi and later completed by Charles and Amedeo di Castellamonte. After damage caused in 1693 by the French, work was taken up again, first by Michelangelo Garove (who proposed doubling the size of the building), then by Filippo Juvarra but the project was not completed. Even today, the residence remains unfinished. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The drawings of Leonardo |
191 Piazza Castello Turin 10122 Italy +39 11 54 3855 |
The Royal Library is housed under the porticoes on the ground floor of the Royal Palace. It is essential for scholars of the Savoy family. The library was fitted out on the orders of Carlo Alberto by Pelagio Palagi around 1840 with works that were transferred from the "library of His Majesty". The most important item in the collection is the set of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, in particular his famous "Self portrait," the "Codex on the flight of birds," and the study of the face for the "Virgin of the Rocks." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Royal Residence |
Piazza Castello Turin 10121 Italy |
On the north-eastern side of Piazza Castello, a little square can be seen. It is called the Piazza Reale, and is closed by a cast-iron gate topped by statues of the Dioscuri, twin brothers of Helen of Troy. On the far side of Piazza Reale is a view of the Royal Palace, residence of the Savoy family since 1865. It is possible to go on a guided tour through the various rooms where the rulers of the Savoy household once lived. The Royal Gardens are of particular interest, as they are situated behind the palace, and play host to various open-air bars and evening entertainment during the summer months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enter through a courtyard |
4 Via Maria Vittoria Turin 10123 Italy |
The Palazzo Asinari di San Marzano was built between 1684 and 1686 to a design by Michelangelo Garove and is one of the baroque palaces for which Turin is so famous. The interior was renovated in the 18th century. It is not open to visitors but anyone who manages to peep in will be able to admire the hall with columns, the monumental staircase and the courtyard of honour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A jewel in Piazza San Carlo |
Piazza San Carlo Turin 10121 Italy |
This is the most typical Palazzo of the work of Carlo Castellamonte, who conceived the first designs of Piazza Castello. It was partially rebuilt by Benedetto Alfieri in 1753 and is now the home of the Philharmonic Academy. Inside are decorations by Alfieri, Rapous, Galliari and Cignaroli which are evidence of the decorative taste of eighteenth century Piedmont. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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When the king went out to hunt......... |
7 Piazza Principe Amedeo, Stupinigi Turin 10042 Italy +39 011 358 1220 http://www.mauriziano.it |
At the edge of the city, behind the Corso Unione Sovietica, is the majestic Stupingi Hunting Villa, near sixteenth century stables and old farmsteads. It is a beautiful, baroque creation built for Vittorio Amedeo II and designed by Filippo Juvarra in 1729. The main building is in the centre of a vast complex, and is in the shape of a St. Andrew's cross. Everything is set around the grand, elliptic salon, which has an admirable copy of the deer of Ladatte on its ceiling. The building is now home to the furniture museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tranquil Accommodation for Athletes |
96 Corso Novara Turin, Italy 10152 Italy +39 011 11 2006 http://www.torino2006.org/ENG/... |
Three Villages in Turin, Sestriere and Bardonecchia are home to 4,000 athletes, insuring their comfort and relaxation. Turin, the largest Village is located next to the Oval Lingotto, with the 1934 Mercati Generali (General Markets) historical building at the center of its complex. Built using bio-architectural methods, skiers, skaters and bobsleigh runners alike will have environmentally sound housing, which is estimated to save 60% on energy costs. The Turin Village meets the needs of competators with a shopping mall, two large restaurants, medical center, massage center, relaxation lounge and gymnasium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A jewel in a phase of reconstruction |
Strada Comunale Santa Margherita Turin 10132 Italy |
On the right of the Gran Madre di Dio, along the slopes of the hill, is the road that leads to the Villa della Regina from which it takes its name. A grandiose baroque construction, from the beginning of the 18th century, it has been worked on by the greatest architects of the time including Vitozzi, Juvarra and Di Castellamonte. Its gardens are also worthy of note, decorated with sumptuous stairs reminiscent of roman 17th century villas. The name derives from Queen Anna of Orleans, wife of Vittorio Amedeo II who chose this residence for her. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A baroque jewel in Via Po |
17 Via Po Turin 10124 Italy +39 11 670 6111 |
The Palazzo dell'Università was built between 1713 and 1720 according to a design by Michelangelo Garove. It is now the home of administrative offices and the rector of the University of Studies of Turin. To admire the internal courtyard with a double loggia and the monumental portal on Via Verdi, visitors can enter during the opening hours of the Segreterie Studenti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The ex-Royal vineyard |
65 Strada San Vito Turin 10133 Italy |
If you follow the road to S. Vito Revigliasco, you will find the ex-Villa Abegg. The large complex is the surviving part of the vineyard of Madama Reale which used to belong to Maria Cristina of France. When she died it became the property of different religious congregations and remained this way until recently when it became the property of the Commune. The symmetrical villa with two entrances is surrounded by a romantic park of trees and a small lake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The villa of scientific research |
63 Viale Settimio Severo Turin 10133 Italy http://www.regione.piemonte.it... |
Villa Gualino, built in the nineteenth century as a private property, has for many years been the home of the scientific exhibition Experimenta and now hosts various foundations. Amongst the most memorable are, the ISI foundation, the Association for Scientific and Technological Development of Piedmont and the Foundation for Biotechnology. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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