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Shopping in Turin – historic stores

Shopping in Turin means wandering through countless beautiful streets rich in history. Many are lined with porticoes, which is handy if you have your hands full of bags, because you do not need to open the umbrella if it is raining!

Great Cheeses from Piedmont

If you have a soft spot for cheese, explore the wide variety of cheeses from Piedmont. In this North west Italy region, bordering with France and rich in alpine valleys, plenty of delicious cheeses are created from different types of milk. Cheese from cows, sheep and...

The Susa Valley

Stretching between Turin and the French border, the Susa Valley (Italian: Valle di Susa) gets its name from the little city of Susa (ca. 6.400 inhabitants). The Dora Riparia flows through it towards Turin, where it merges with the Po River. Running through the valley,...
Exhibition – Ausstellung: Il genio di Leonardo

Exhibition – Ausstellung: Il genio di Leonardo

This year marks the quincentennial of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian Renaissance master who died in May 1519. To celebrate the prodigious polymath’s life and work, museums are hosting special exhibitions and tour operators are taking travelers on...

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Reopening of the Chapel of the Holy Shroud

Reopening of the Chapel of the Holy Shroud

Closed for Nearly 3 decades, the Baroque Chapel of the Holy Shroud has just reopened in Turin. It survived an  infamous fire in 1997, the origin of which remains a mystery. It burned especially fiercely because the chapel, which had just been restored, was still full...

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10 Reasons why Turin

10 Reasons why Turin

After having visited Rome, Florence and Venice, for travelers interested in getting to know other remarquables Italian cities, Turin would be a good option.In the past Turin was merely associated with the automobile industry. In fact the city center is unbelievably...

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The NEW WEBSITE is on-line !

The NEW WEBSITE is on-line !

We are happy to announce that the new web site www.turinguide.eu is on line. A state-of-the-art layout to improve the visibility of the pages from smart phones. A professional look for professional guides ! Anyway, not only the appearence has changed, we have also...

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