It is no surprise that the car capital of Italy has a fine car museum. The museum has a vast exhibition space, and has a first-class library and documentation centre, a bookshop and an auditorium. The Fiat company, founded in , made Turin the city of cars. Turin still represents Italian passion for design and speed. This spectacular rooftop test track was the setting for a Mini Cooper car chase in the iconic Italian Job movie but is now the preserve of hotel guests with a head for heights and a passion for jogging.
Vintage red Ferrari car at Museo Nazionale dell Automobile. Appropriately for Turin, it has a history: the factory that originally produced Vermouth has become a gastrodome in the fullest sense of the word. The aperitif was first invented here in , when Carpano produced Vermouth by means of a secret blend of white wine and an infusion of herbs.
Today, reborn as a food laboratory, Eataly is dedicated to the tastes of Italy. As well as meals, curious visitors can take part in cookery courses, wine-tastings, ice cream-making or quiz top food producers and well-known chefs. Naturally, Eataly works with Slow Food because, in Turin, eating is always about food culture as well as flavour. Simply get in touch with us to share your ideas for your trip and let us know when you would like to travel.
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Home Destinations Back. Canada United States close. Traveler Type Back. Trip Activities Back. Travel Style Back. A former industrial powerhouse, the city has reinvented itself as a hub of the arts, design and gastronomy. Here is our look at the top reasons for visiting Turin. Prev Next. All of it very educational and easy to stroll through at whatever speed you choose kind of like Italian highways.
La Mole Antonelliana : emblematic symbol of Torino, it was initially conceived as a synagogue, before being bought by the City of Turin and made into a monument to national unity. In fact, not so many people know that Torino was the first Italian city producing national movies yes, before Rome. Among the most important in the world for its rich heritage and the diversity of its scientific and educational activities, The National Cinema Museum owes its uniqueness to its exhibition set-up. Well, I maybe vote for The Goddess, perfectly balanced between heaven and earth.
When I look at the white facade of The Royal Palace, on the picture above, I see the lady at the dance I mentioned before. Or something like that.
For those who have never heard about the Savoy family before, this was one of the oldest Royal Family in the world. The House of Savoy Italian: Casa Savoia is a royal dynasty that was established in in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, the family grew in power from ruling a small county in the Alps north-west of Italy to absolute rule of the kingdom of Sicily. Through its junior branch, the House of Savoy-Carignano , it led the unification of Italy in and ruled the Kingdom of Italy from until and, briefly, the Kingdom of Spain in the 19th century source: Wikipedia.
Quite atmospheare, elegant surrounding. Me, balancing lights and shadows… Salone di Diana, Reggia di Venaria. Some believe the image depicts Jesus and the fabric is the burial shroud in which he was wrapped after crucifixion. During the week end there are always kind and knowleadgeable volunteers glad to help you discover more about this authentic Baroque gem.
Pic was taken from the tower of Palazzo Madama, in Piazza Castello. Including the largest of Europe, called Porta Palazzo. Me and three lovely ladies from L. Btw, have you ever tryed to walk through a market when you feel a bit down or out of inspiration? Realizing how generous Mother Nature is with us makes you feel in power up instantly.
Look at this green Romanesco cabbage: is it not a fantastic example of perfection? We love walking through the stalls, talking to the vendors and getting the best deals and products. If we talk about Porta Palazzo open air market, well, this is really one of a kind.
This place represents the epicentrum of different cultures, identities… foods! Here, at Porta Palazzo, you are able to find pratically anything you are looking for… what you are not l ooking for, in particolar. Amazing guests from Manhattan joining the Street Food Tour deluxe.
Inside the main Church of the Sacra, dating from the twelfth century, are buried members of House of Savoy one of the oldest royal family in the world. The history, the spiritual value and the landscape that sorrounds it trasform the Sacra in a special destination for visitors from all over Europe: pilgrims, faithfuls, tourists but also athletes who want to test themselves with climbing paths or mountain-bike.
The Sacra di San Michele offers to its public guided tours and events during all months of the year. The place where I feel connected to the Divine like no other place, and where I can also deeply feel the divine part in each one of us. This is the place where your spirit, yous soul meet the divine to its greatest potential.
Of course, this is all about my feelings and this presentation is striclty connected with my personal way to look at the most beautiful things we have in Turin and Piedmont. Parco del Valentino makes for lovely walks — along the river you can admire the architecture of the grand villas and residences that line the river banks. Today, Turin is still synonymous with the sweet treat and its residents remain just as passionate. Visitors to the city can delight in sampling exemplar chocolate in dozens of legendary confectioners, new and old.
Learn more about the history and what to try here. La merenda da bicerin. Visitors to Turin will enjoy spotting venues that featured in its many iconic scenes — the rooftop race track of the old Fiat factory — , the stairway inside the baroque Palazzo Madama.
In addition, there is a major museum housing over original vehicles from 80 different car brands which tell the history of the automobile. Visitors can see iconic models, prototypes that were never realised and historically important game changers. The buildings are vast and architecturally very impressive in their own right. Milan is a small city with two official Fashion Weeks a year and many more unofficial events throughout the year.
Whilst this can make for great occasionally ridiculous people-watching, it also means all of the cool accommodation and nice restaurant options are regularly fully booked. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Sign Up.
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