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Two Greedy Italians (3 of 4)
Tomorrow sees the third in the four part series of “Two Greedy Italians”. Living in Piemonte, as we do, makes this episode of special interest as the two chefs visit Asti and Turin. The TV guide says: “Regional Pride Antonio Carluccio returns to his home town of Borgofranco, in the Italian Piedmont region, to examine [...]
Visit the Potager Royal in Turin
Don’t miss a visit to the Gardens of the Reggia di Venaria, just outside Turin, next month. From April 16th, you can discover the art of landscaping and savour the tastes of Italy amongst some extraordinary orchards and vegetables gardens. And this year sees the superb Gardens of the Reggia host the new Potager Royal, [...]
National Car Museum in Turin re-opens
This weekend sees, the National Car Museum in Turin re-open. Following the evolution of cars, so much a part of this motor city, through a display of some 150 examples. Plus drawings, prints, posters and models, many of which are available in the museum’s bookshop. One of the star attractions is a “Cisitalia” Model 202. [...]
Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento, Torino
Today, March 18th, sees the opening of the Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento in Turin following 5 years of redevelopment. The museum is set within an historic baroque palace and was once the seat of Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. Today it hosts some 2,400 exhibits spread over 30 rooms, plus film displays and much [...]
Italy Was Born On This Day In 1861
150th anniversary of the unification of Italy Italy was born on this day in 1861: “The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies have approved; we have sanctioned and hereby promulgate as follows: Single Article – King Victor Emmanuel II assumes for himself and his successors the title of King of Italy. We order that this [...]
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