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Porta Palazzo Market

Located on Piazza della Repubblica, Porta Palazzo market has always been a beloved spot for locals. Over the last two decades, this picturesque market has become also one of the city’s most popular attractions for visitors. Covered by colored awnings, the stalls are...

Turin: a city to discover

Turin (Torino) tends not to be high on the list of Italian cities to visit. It is often associated with the industrial triangle of Italy – Milan-Genoa-Turin – but if you can escape these restrictive associations and make the journey to this capital of the region of...

Turin is a truly splendid surprise !

Before attending a beautiful wedding in Avigliana, I spent 4 nights in Turin. I am a good tourist, and had made a “must do” list, but everything surpassed my expectations in this surprising city. Why isn’t Turin higher up on the list along with Siena and Milan? Why do...
Turin: a city to discover

Turin: a city to discover

Turin (Torino) tends not to be high on the list of Italian cities to visit. It is often associated with the industrial triangle of Italy – Milan-Genoa-Turin – but if you can escape these restrictive associations and make the journey to this capital of the region of...

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Turin is a truly splendid surprise !

Turin is a truly splendid surprise !

Before attending a beautiful wedding in Avigliana, I spent 4 nights in Turin. I am a good tourist, and had made a “must do” list, but everything surpassed my expectations in this surprising city. Why isn’t Turin higher up on the list along with Siena and Milan? Why do...

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Last Minute Service – Guided Tours in Turin

Last Minute Service – Guided Tours in Turin

7th April 2022 It was 1 p.m., and a WhatsApp message in English arrived reading: “Hi, this is very very short notice but would you (or a colleague) be free for a guided tour of Turin today please? Regards Richard” Within a couple of hours, we managed to arrange a tour...

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In search of family roots

In search of family roots

Are you searching for your family roots in Italy? As everyone knows, starting from the end of the 19th Century a wealth of Italian citizens left their homes to go to remote countries such as the United States, Australia or Argentina. Ironically, soon after Italian...

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A beautiful, unexpected voyage in pleasant company

A beautiful, unexpected voyage in pleasant company

Learning a foreign language can be thrilling, but sometimes one can become discouraged, because the progress is not that evident. To help motivate you or boost your morale, I have collected some beautiful, sometimes poetic quotes, that I absolutely agree with.

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The cycle paths of Turin

ON 2 WHEELS Thank to the cycle paths of Turin, over the last years I have almost abandoned the use of my car and of the means of public transport in the historic center. Unfortunately, despite the great Italian cycling traditions, the employment of bikes on a daily...

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Private Italian lessons online

Private Italian lessons online

While staying comfortably in your own space, thanks to our Skype meetings, Italy will come to you in a lively and enriching way. No matter what level of language skills you have, you can improve it at your own pace and, at the same time, learn a great deal about Italian culture. According to your individual interests, we can use different tools and address various themes, such as song lyrics, recipes, history and literature…

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