5 - Dec - 2024 | Outdoor activities, English, Food, Traditions
As everywhere in Italy, Christmas Time in Turin officially starts on December 8th, the Day of the Immaculate Conception. However, by this time, the advent calendar, a tradition of German origin, has already been inaugurated on Piazza San Giovanni, near the Cathedral....
19 - Nov - 2024 | English, Sport
17th November 2024. The Nitto ATP Finals are over and Jannik Sinner has become the first Italian champion in the history of this men’s tennis tournament. To be thorough, ATP stands for Association of Tennis Professionals, whereas Nitto is a Japanese company,...
20 - Oct - 2024 | Art, English
Born in 1944 in Michelstadt, Hesse, Germany, Rebecca Horn was a multi-talented visual artist of the post-war generation. Since she recently passed away (6th September 2024), I am pleased to pay homage to her with this article. The legacy of Rebecca Horn in Turin and...
8 - Jul - 2024 | Art, English
A new sculpture was unveiled in 2022 on the feast of St. Micheal (also known as Michaelmas) on 29th September in the town of Alba. The former Piazza Savona is now named after Michele Ferrero (1925 – 2015), the founder of the world-famous confectionery company. Alba is...
22 - Mar - 2024 | English, Curiosities, 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...
