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 A permanent laboratory exhibition |
26 Corso Roma Turin, Torino 10024 Italy +39 11 464 5033 |
Great mostly for children but also appealing to adults, this educational water laboratory is made up of interactive stations, multimedia apparatus and games and instruments for carrying out experiments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the Savoy residences |
2 Viale del Castello Turin, Torino 10024 Italy +39 11 8816 4542 |
There is a marvellous view over the Po from this castle, dating from the 18th century, which was one of the Savoy residences and a place of love and history. There is visitor access to the ground and second floors to see the apartments of Maria Letizia and Vittorio Emanuele II. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Sara Di Falco |
 The library of the parks |
98 Corso Trieste Turin 10024 Italy |
The Delle Vallere area lies on the boundary between Turin and Moncalieri at the confluence of the Po and the Sangone. It covers 130 hectares. Inside, a restored late 18th c. farmhouse houses the documentation on the local parks and protected areas, and has a large library of books and magazines. The Delle Vallere area gives an idea of what the territory surrounding Turin was like before the building boom: large farmhouses on a plateau with intensive agriculture of cereals and forage. Cycling and touristic routes begin at the Vallere which allow you to explore the banks of the Po and Sangone and to observe many species of aquatic birds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modern Turin |
211 Via Ventimiglia Turin 10127 Italy +39 11 667 0878 |
On the right, walking through Corso Unita d'Italia in the direction of Moncalieri, are some interesting buildings built for the centenary of the unity of Italy in 1961. One of the most notable is the Palazzo di Vela, its fundamental characteristic is the structure of the roof, which is asymetrical and covered by large, glass pieces which make it look like a sail. Exhibitions and receptions are held here. Another building is the Palazzo del Lavoro, designed by Luigi Nervi. It is a huge parallelepiped made from reinforced cement, steel and glass. There is a notable structural solution of 16 mushroom shaped pillars which are 20 metres high. Review © 2007, Wcities |