I have always wanted to add to this site some information about the city where I live, Turin (Torino).
Well, it is not much related to choral music, but I added anyway: this is a very overlooked
and underestimated city and I belive it deserves some space here. If you are just a bit interested,
please go on and you won't be disappointed!
The best known building of the city is the Mole Antonelliana, which houses the National Cinema Museum.
Mole Antonelliana
The Palatine Towers are well preserved Roman remains worth visiting. The Cathedral of St John the Baptist houses the Shroud of Turin, an old linen cloth with an imprint of a man, which is believed by many to be the cloth that covered Jesus in his grave.
The Museo Egizio has the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world after the Cairo Museum.
Turin has buildings of great historical and architectural interest: the Savoy Residences. In addition to the Royal Palace (the official residence of the Savoys until 1865) there are many palaces, residences and castles in the city centre and in the surrounding towns. Turin is home to Palazzo Chiablese, the Royal Armoury, the Royal Library, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Carignano, Palazzo Bricherasio, Palazzo Cavour, Palazzo Paravia, Villa della Regina and the Valentino Castle just to name a few.
Not far from Turin, the castles of Rivoli, Moncalieri, Venaria, Agliè, Racconigi, and Pavone can be visited, the Royal Palace of Venaria being the most important of all.
The Hunting Lodge by Juvarra can be admired in Stupinigi and there is also the royal estate in Pollenzo. Some of these host events, exhibitions and cultural initiatives capable of attracting national and international visitors alike. In 1997, this complex of historical buildings was recognised as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
If you come to Turin, you should also have a walk to admire the amazing baroque squares (piazza Castello, piazza San Carlo, piazza Vittorio, piazza Statuto and many others) and the unique arcade streets (via Po, via Cernaia, corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Roma, Via Pietro Micca, corso Vinzaglio).
In the hills overlooking the city, visitors can admire the basilica church of Superga and enjoy a view of Turin against a backdrop of the snow-capped Alps. The basilica holds the tombs of many of the dukes of Savoy, as well as many of the kings of Sardinia. Superga can be reached by means of the Superga Rack Railway from the suburb of Sassi.
Basilica di Superga
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The best known building of the city is the Mole Antonelliana, which houses the National Cinema Museum.
Mole Antonelliana
The Palatine Towers are well preserved Roman remains worth visiting. The Cathedral of St John the Baptist houses the Shroud of Turin, an old linen cloth with an imprint of a man, which is believed by many to be the cloth that covered Jesus in his grave.
The Museo Egizio has the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world after the Cairo Museum.
Turin has buildings of great historical and architectural interest: the Savoy Residences. In addition to the Royal Palace (the official residence of the Savoys until 1865) there are many palaces, residences and castles in the city centre and in the surrounding towns. Turin is home to Palazzo Chiablese, the Royal Armoury, the Royal Library, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Carignano, Palazzo Bricherasio, Palazzo Cavour, Palazzo Paravia, Villa della Regina and the Valentino Castle just to name a few.
Palazzo Reale |
Palazzo Carignano |
Palazzo Madama |
Not far from Turin, the castles of Rivoli, Moncalieri, Venaria, Agliè, Racconigi, and Pavone can be visited, the Royal Palace of Venaria being the most important of all.
The Hunting Lodge by Juvarra can be admired in Stupinigi and there is also the royal estate in Pollenzo. Some of these host events, exhibitions and cultural initiatives capable of attracting national and international visitors alike. In 1997, this complex of historical buildings was recognised as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Stupinigi Hunting Lodge |
Venaria Royal Palace (part of) |
If you come to Turin, you should also have a walk to admire the amazing baroque squares (piazza Castello, piazza San Carlo, piazza Vittorio, piazza Statuto and many others) and the unique arcade streets (via Po, via Cernaia, corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Roma, Via Pietro Micca, corso Vinzaglio).
In the hills overlooking the city, visitors can admire the basilica church of Superga and enjoy a view of Turin against a backdrop of the snow-capped Alps. The basilica holds the tombs of many of the dukes of Savoy, as well as many of the kings of Sardinia. Superga can be reached by means of the Superga Rack Railway from the suburb of Sassi.
Basilica di Superga
Piazza Palazzo di Città (City Hall square) |
Arcades and lights |
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Major current and upcoming events
Turin world design capital
The Space of Man, an investigation into the contemporary art scene in Chile
The Painting of Modern Life will re-examine what has been arguably the most influential development in the history of contemporary painting: the use and translation of photographic imagery
International book fair
Canaletto e Bellotto: an exhibition dedicated to the artistic relationship amongst the two great masters of the 18th century
9th International Track and Field Meeting
XXIII UIA World Congress Torino 2008
Oriental Arts Museum: opening on September 15, 2008
Turin world design capital
The Space of Man, an investigation into the contemporary art scene in Chile
The Painting of Modern Life will re-examine what has been arguably the most influential development in the history of contemporary painting: the use and translation of photographic imagery
International book fair
Canaletto e Bellotto: an exhibition dedicated to the artistic relationship amongst the two great masters of the 18th century
9th International Track and Field Meeting
XXIII UIA World Congress Torino 2008
Oriental Arts Museum: opening on September 15, 2008
Useful links
How to get here: Turin airport
City Sightseeing Turin
Make sure you include a city card that will allow you to see more and pay less
The local public transport service
Travel information in the Piedmont region
Travel in Turin and Province
Tourist information
Turismo Torino
HISTORIC CAFÉS Simply you cannot miss them! The best coffee and chocolate specialities of all Italy that can only be found here!!!
Visits and tours in Turin and Piedmont
Museums in Turin
Other info about museums in Turin
Egyptian Museum
Royal Palace of Venaria official site
Royal Palace of Venaria
National Cinema Museum
GAM (Galleria d'Arte Moderna) Modern Art Exhibition
Palazzo Madama
Palazzo Bricherasio
The Fortress of Fenestrelle (the biggest in Europe: 3km lenght, 1300000 sqm surface, yes you have read it right! surface is more than 1 million square meters!!!)
Sacra di San Michele
Piemonte feel: useful tourist information about the Piedmont area
City of Turin official site
Turin Astronomical Park INFINI.TO
Wikimapia view of Turin and its wards
How to get here: Turin airport
City Sightseeing Turin
Make sure you include a city card that will allow you to see more and pay less
The local public transport service
Travel information in the Piedmont region
Travel in Turin and Province
Tourist information
Turismo Torino
HISTORIC CAFÉS Simply you cannot miss them! The best coffee and chocolate specialities of all Italy that can only be found here!!!
Visits and tours in Turin and Piedmont
Museums in Turin
Other info about museums in Turin
Egyptian Museum
Royal Palace of Venaria official site
Royal Palace of Venaria
National Cinema Museum
GAM (Galleria d'Arte Moderna) Modern Art Exhibition
Palazzo Madama
Palazzo Bricherasio
The Fortress of Fenestrelle (the biggest in Europe: 3km lenght, 1300000 sqm surface, yes you have read it right! surface is more than 1 million square meters!!!)
Sacra di San Michele
Piemonte feel: useful tourist information about the Piedmont area
City of Turin official site
Turin Astronomical Park INFINI.TO
Wikimapia view of Turin and its wards
Last updated on 18 April 2008