15 - Jan - 2019 | Italiano, Mostre
In mostra a Torino fino al 17 marzo 2019La Galleria Sabauda accoglierà una nuova grande mostra dedicata al pittore olandese, che rivoluzionò l’arte del ritratto del Seicento. Borghese di nascita ma nobile per vocazione, Antoon Van Dyck fu pittore ufficiale di alcune...
22 - Mar - 2024 | Curiosities, English, History
One of the pleasures of shopping in Turin, comes from discovering historic stores that have remained little changed since they opened many years ago. Since Turin was the capital of a kingdom from 1713, some of these shops were awarded as Suppliers of the Royal family....
17 - Feb - 2024 | English, Food, Gastronomy
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...
27 - Jan - 2024 | English, History
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,...
23 - Jan - 2024 | English, History, Music - Opera
The opera of Turin is housed in the Teatro Regio, which means Royal Theater. Its origins go back to 1740, the golden age of the House of Savoy, which had acquired the royal title in 1713. King Carlo Emanuele III entrusted the project to the architect Benedetto...
1 - Dec - 2023 | Curiosities, English
These days, a piercing on one´s face or body is quite en vogue. Personally, I don´t have any, however “the piercing of Turin” is quite extraordinary, and deserves a mention as a Turin curiosity. In Turin´s historic centre, this piercing can be found in the most...
17 - Nov - 2023 | Eventi, English
Generally, November is a “sad time”. Christmas is still far away, whereas Summer is forgotten. Indeed, reduced sunlight can negatively affects our moods. Some people appreciate Autumn, while for others it is disheartening. If you long for a break, here are only a few...
28 - Jul - 2023 | English, Food, Gastronomy, History
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...
7 - Jun - 2023 | English, History
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 including Milan, Genoa and Turin. If you can escape these restrictive associations and make the journey to this capital of the...
28 - May - 2023 | English, Food, History
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...
20 - Nov - 2022 | Italiano, Itinerario tematico, Visite guidate
Ognuno vede il mondo a modo suo, questo è un dato di fatto. In particolare i fotografi hanno il dono di osservare il mondo attraverso angolazioni inedite e di meravigliare tramite le immagini suggestive che sono capaci di catturare. Una domenica mattina di un novembre...
