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....
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...
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...
