Torino is in Italy Torino is in Piemonte

Torino is in Italy Torino is in Piemonte We want to introduce you Torino: the town where we live. This is Torino

This is Italy’s flag. It’s green, white and red. GREEN represents our plains and hills; WHITE is the glaciers of the mountains and RED symbolizes the blood shed by our compatriots for the homeland.

Piemonte is one of the best regions in Italy. It has over 4 million people. It is famous for its traditions, cook and art. Piemonte was inhabited by a famous royal family, the Savoia. In Turin, the capital, there are still many of their residences Savoia family in the XVIII century Savoia family today

Many Piedmontese towns have conserved the feel and the buildings of their ancient ducal or noble past: Squares and arcades, fortresses, museums, gorgeous churches and local craft shops are waiting to be visited and admired.

Torino is an old town. It has got a lot of old and beautiful palaces. Palazzo Reale The cathedral Palazzo di città Palazzo Madama Palazzo Carignano

This is the principal square of Torino: Castello Square. In this there a lot of important Torino’s monuments. Basilica of Superga Mole Antonelliana Palazzo Reale Palazzo Madama

Carlo Alberto Square Carlo Alberto In Torino a lot of Squares are called as the last Savoia prince or king. Here there are some examples.

Carlo Felice Vittorio Emanuele Square Carlo Felice Square Vittorio Veneto

Palazzo Reale was the sumptuous residence of the dukes, and later, of the House of Savoy for over 200 years.

Located at the centre of Piazza Castello, this splendid museum- recidence recounts the history of Turin across 2 millennius. It was added by Filippo Juvarra in 1721.

The Basilica of Superga is standing on the top of a hill in a strategic and panoramic position are visible from most of Piedmont. In this Basilica there are the Tombs of the Savoy.

Immersed in the city’s largest park, facing the River Po, is this charming 17 th century residence with its slated roofs in the typical French style, which was designed in tribute to the royal lady Cristina of France.

The 17 th century Royal Palace is dedicated to Diana, the goddess of the hunt. It is also called Turinese “VERSAILLES”.

This is “Egyptian Museum”, the second important egyptian museum in the world.

Torino’s symbol is the Mole Antonelliana, a building of the architect Antonelli.

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These are some picture of Mole Antonelliana

The vast porticos so typical of the centre of Torino have been there since the first urban develompment began in the new capital of the Savoia Family.

Having a coffee in Torino can be a chance to take a step back in time. The historical centre of Torino offers numerous cafès , restaurants and historical shops that have preserved the atmosphere of past centuries.

good wine Italian cook is very popular. These are some of the best dishes. pizza tortellini lasagna tiramisù

Lot of people know the Piemonte’s cook. Baci di dama are delicious cookies. The filling is made of chocolate and hazelnuts. Bicerin is a hazelnut liqueur.

Amaretti are cookies spread across Italy; in Piemonte it with nuts. Bonet is an ancient tradition pudding, typical of the Piedmont. Can occur with or without chocolate or cocoa. Piedmont canestrelli are very sensitive, thin and tasty, available in chocolate and hazelnut

Piedmont is famous for many meats such as hams and sausages of the highest quality. "Grissino drawn” is one of the most popular products and consumed throughout the Piedmont.

Torino is famous for the chocolate, expecially for Gianduiotti, typical chocolate sweet.

The Bagna Caôda is a dish with vegetables, whipped cream and anchovys.

Turin arms in 1811 Turin arms in 1706 Turin arms today