EXTRA-ORDINARY TORINO!
Torino is deeply Italian, yet unique. Beautiful and out of the ordinary.
WHAT IS ITS SECRET?
TEN THINGS TO DO IN TORINO:
1. THE TOP OF THE MOLE ANTONELLIANA
Conceived to be a synagouge, Mole Antonelliana hosts now the National Cinema Museum and is the symbol of Turin and the highest monument in Italy. Thanks to an innovative panoramic elevator you can reach the top of the “Mole” and enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Torino..
2. MONTE DEI CAPPUCCINI AND SUPERGA
Monte dei Cappuccini is a church standing on the hill just across Piazza Vittorio, whose front terrace is very populated in the evening, offering a great view of the city by night. The magnificent and imposing Basilica di Superga is off the city center but can be reached easily by a small and pictoresque mechanical train. From there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Alps skyline
3. ROYAL PALACES AND RESIDENCES
Trace the path of the Savoy dinasty under the sign of baroque style and the touch of some of the best architects of the time. Between Torino and its surroundings, make sure you pay a visit to Palazzo Reale (the Royal Palace), Palazzo Madama, Venaria Reale, Rivoli Castle and many more.
4. THE PIAZZAS
Torino is famous for its splendid and elegant piazzas. Have a coffee in Piazza San Carlo, do some shopping in Piazza Castello, grab an aperitivo in Piazza Vittorio or just relax in Piazza Statuto or in one of the least known ones, such as Piazza Bodoni, Piazza Maria Vittoria and Piazza Cavour. You will realize soon that Italians’ lives, especially in summer, develop around piazzas!
5. THE ALPS
In Piedmont, but also in the nearby region of Valle d’Aosta, famous alpine resorts can be reached easily by train in no more than an hour. Places renowned for their skying centers in winter convert themselves in pretty villages where to enjoy a number of activities and sports over the summer: from pleasant and relaxing walks throughout traditional alleys to climbing, hiking and rafting. Astounding landscapes are guaranteed.
6. THE LAKES
The Avigliana Lakes are perfect for a half-day trip. Dominated by the imposing abbey Sacra di San Michele, they are the closest to the metropolitan area. D’Orta Lake and Candia Lake are also very pleasant options where to enjoy nature and practice sports. Torino is also located in a strategic position to reach the more popular and renowned Maggiore Lake, Garda Lake and Como Lake.
7. CHURCHES: CONSOLATA AND DUOMO
The Duomo of Torino protects one of the main relics of Christianity. The Holy Shroud is preserved here, inside the beautiful chapel designed by architect Guarini. In opposition to the sobriety of Duomo, the Consolata Church, sumptuous in furniture and ornaments, is a great example of baroque style and worth being visited
8. HISTORIC CAFES
Go back in time in Torino’s historical bars and cafès such as Caffè Torino, Caffè San Carlo and Baratti&Milano! Enjoy delicacies and pastries in a chic and fascinating location, where history has been written and anecdotes and memories about politicians, aristocrats and famous people of the past and present are many.
9. THE ROOF OF LINGOTTO
Lingotto used to be one of fiat plants in torino before being converted into a shopping and fair center. its roof unexpectedly reveals spectacular test track: walk along the parabolic bend drive cars enjoy this excellent example industrial architecture panorama over alps, on side, hills, other side.>
10. LE LANGHE
Acres of vineyards, traditional wineries and beautiful natural landscapes of the Langhe hills will enchant you. Halfway between the provinces of Cuneo and Savona, enjoy the alternation of hills and valleys, their towers and castles. This is where wines appreciated all over the world, such as Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera and Dolcetto, are produced.
WEB RESOURCES
Torino is deeply Italian, yet unique. Beautiful and out of the ordinary.
WHAT IS ITS SECRET?
 Torino shares with the most important and popular Italian
cities large part of the national rich cultural and historical heritage.
However, it has been able to preserve and treasures its authenticity and
peculiarities, remaining untouched by mass tourism and disclosing unexpected
wonders to those who choose Torino to visit Italy along non-traditional
tracks.Home to some of the country's major institutions for higher education, the University of Torino and the Politecnico of Torino, the city swarms with thousands of students all year round. Its vibrant and intense cultural life is particularly appreciated by young people: there is always something going on in Torino, especially over the summer. Its extraordinary harmony of opposites is Torino's secret weapon. Blending past and future, tradition and innovation, standing discrete in the north-west corner of the country, though tirelessly opening up to the world through 365 of year round international events, Torino is an indefinable city, escaping definitions, categories and labels. There is only one way to get Torino: to visit it. |
UNIVERSITA' di TORINO:
600 YEARS OLD, STILL LOOKING YOUNG
 * 65,000 undergraduates * 3,000 graduate and PhD students *4,000 academic and administrative staff *27 departments and 50 research centers located in Torino and its surroundings The Università di Torino is a city within a city, a beehive of activities and initiatives. One of Italy's premier universities, and ranking third best in Italy for services, structures, scholarships and internationalization in 2011-12, the Università di Torino plays a leading role in promoting culture, research, innovation, training and job opportunities. |
TEN THINGS TO DO IN TORINO:
1. THE TOP OF THE MOLE ANTONELLIANA
Conceived to be a synagouge, Mole Antonelliana hosts now the National Cinema Museum and is the symbol of Turin and the highest monument in Italy. Thanks to an innovative panoramic elevator you can reach the top of the “Mole” and enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Torino..
2. MONTE DEI CAPPUCCINI AND SUPERGA
Monte dei Cappuccini is a church standing on the hill just across Piazza Vittorio, whose front terrace is very populated in the evening, offering a great view of the city by night. The magnificent and imposing Basilica di Superga is off the city center but can be reached easily by a small and pictoresque mechanical train. From there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Alps skyline
3. ROYAL PALACES AND RESIDENCES
Trace the path of the Savoy dinasty under the sign of baroque style and the touch of some of the best architects of the time. Between Torino and its surroundings, make sure you pay a visit to Palazzo Reale (the Royal Palace), Palazzo Madama, Venaria Reale, Rivoli Castle and many more.
4. THE PIAZZAS
Torino is famous for its splendid and elegant piazzas. Have a coffee in Piazza San Carlo, do some shopping in Piazza Castello, grab an aperitivo in Piazza Vittorio or just relax in Piazza Statuto or in one of the least known ones, such as Piazza Bodoni, Piazza Maria Vittoria and Piazza Cavour. You will realize soon that Italians’ lives, especially in summer, develop around piazzas!
5. THE ALPS
In Piedmont, but also in the nearby region of Valle d’Aosta, famous alpine resorts can be reached easily by train in no more than an hour. Places renowned for their skying centers in winter convert themselves in pretty villages where to enjoy a number of activities and sports over the summer: from pleasant and relaxing walks throughout traditional alleys to climbing, hiking and rafting. Astounding landscapes are guaranteed.
6. THE LAKES
The Avigliana Lakes are perfect for a half-day trip. Dominated by the imposing abbey Sacra di San Michele, they are the closest to the metropolitan area. D’Orta Lake and Candia Lake are also very pleasant options where to enjoy nature and practice sports. Torino is also located in a strategic position to reach the more popular and renowned Maggiore Lake, Garda Lake and Como Lake.
7. CHURCHES: CONSOLATA AND DUOMO
The Duomo of Torino protects one of the main relics of Christianity. The Holy Shroud is preserved here, inside the beautiful chapel designed by architect Guarini. In opposition to the sobriety of Duomo, the Consolata Church, sumptuous in furniture and ornaments, is a great example of baroque style and worth being visited
8. HISTORIC CAFES
Go back in time in Torino’s historical bars and cafès such as Caffè Torino, Caffè San Carlo and Baratti&Milano! Enjoy delicacies and pastries in a chic and fascinating location, where history has been written and anecdotes and memories about politicians, aristocrats and famous people of the past and present are many.
9. THE ROOF OF LINGOTTO
Lingotto used to be one of fiat plants in torino before being converted into a shopping and fair center. its roof unexpectedly reveals spectacular test track: walk along the parabolic bend drive cars enjoy this excellent example industrial architecture panorama over alps, on side, hills, other side.>
10. LE LANGHE
Acres of vineyards, traditional wineries and beautiful natural landscapes of the Langhe hills will enchant you. Halfway between the provinces of Cuneo and Savona, enjoy the alternation of hills and valleys, their towers and castles. This is where wines appreciated all over the world, such as Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera and Dolcetto, are produced.
WEB RESOURCES
YOUTORINO (YouTube channel)
