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Underground Torino: Discovering the Secrets Beneath the City

Beneath the elegant squares and Baroque porticoes of Torino lies a parallel world of tunnels, crypts, air-raid shelters and secret passages.

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Festa di San Giovanni in Torino: the Bonfire and the Patron Saint's Traditions

The Festa di San Giovanni is held every year on 24 June in Piazza Castello , in the heart of Torino. It is the celebration of the city's pat

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The Reggia di Venaria and the Surroundings of Torino: Day Trips Not to Miss

Torino is surrounded by an exceptionally rich territory that deserves at least a day of exploration. From the Savoy residences to the Alpine

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Salone del Libro di Torino: a Guide to Italy's Biggest Literary Event

The Salone Internazionale del Libro is held every year in May at Lingotto Fiere in Torino , at Via Nizza 280. It is the most important publi

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Vermouth di Torino: the History of the Drink That Conquered the World

Vermouth was born in Torino in 1786 , when Antonio Benedetto Carpano created the formula for the first modern vermouth in his shop in Piazza

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Magical and Esoteric Torino: the Dark Side of the City

Torino is one of the three corners of the white-magic triangle (with Lyon and Prague) and of the black-magic triangle (with London and San F

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Biennale Tecnologia: Torino, Capital of Innovation

The Biennale Tecnologia takes place every two years in spring at the venues of the Politecnico di Torino, at the Castello del Valentino and

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Where to Eat in Torino: Typical Piedmontese Dishes

Piedmontese cuisine is among the richest and most refined in Italy , and Torino is the perfect showcase for it. From the great classics of p

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Palazzo Reale and the Savoy Residences: What to See

The Savoy Residences of Torino have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, and represent one of the most important Baroque architectu

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Val di Susa and the Olympic Mountains: Nature and Sport Near Torino

Val di Susa is the gateway to the Torino Alps , a wide, sun-drenched valley that stretches towards the French border, offering an extraordin

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Luci d'Artista: the Light Art That Illuminates Torino's Winter

Luci d'Artista lights up the streets of Torino every year from November to January, along the main streets and squares of the centre , from

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Cinemambiente: the Green Film Festival Born in Torino

The Cinemambiente Festival is held every year in early June at Cinema Massimo and in various locations around Torino's city centre . It is t

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Chocolate of Torino: History, Tradition and Where to Taste It

Torino is the Italian capital of chocolate. The love story between this city and cocoa has lasted more than four centuries, since Emanuele F

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Torino Comics: Comics, Cosplay and Pop Culture in Spring

Torino Comics is held every year in April at Lingotto Fiere , at Via Nizza 280, the same complex that hosts the Salone del Libro in May. It

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Street Food in Torino: What to Try While Wandering the City

Torino is not only Michelin-starred restaurants and historic cafés. The city has a lively street food scene that blends Piedmontese traditio

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The Lakes Near Torino: Orta, Maggiore and Viverone

Torino's privileged location , at the foot of the Alps, gives access to one of the most beautiful lake systems in Italy. Perfect for a summe

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Wines of Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco and Tastings from Torino

Piedmont is one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world , and Torino is the perfect gateway for exploring its enological treasures

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Flowers Festival: Music and Nature on the Outskirts of Torino

The Flowers Festival is held every year between June and July at the Parco della Certosa di Collegno , just 15 minutes by metro from Torino

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Torino Jazz Festival and the City's Music Scene

The Torino Jazz Festival is held every year between April and June in various locations across the city : from the squares of the centre to

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The 10 Must-See Museums of Torino: a Complete Guide

Torino is one of Italy's cultural capitals , with a museum heritage that rivals that of Rome and Florence. From the most important Egyptian

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Walking Tours in the Centre of Torino: Recommended Itineraries

Torino is a city to be discovered on foot. Its 18 kilometres of porticoes — the longest in Europe — provide shelter from rain and sun, makin

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Monferrato: Hills, Castles and Wines a Step Away from Torino

Monferrato is the other great hill region of Piedmont , less famous than the Langhe but equally captivating. East of Torino, these gentle hi

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CioccolaTò: the Chocolate Festival That Transforms Torino

CioccolaTò is held every year between November and December in the squares of central Torino , with the heart of the event in Piazza San Car