In our second stop of this new series to Italian destinations we visit Turin where our expat guide, Lara Statham, recommends ten ways to enjoy the city for as little as 10 euros. It(aly) makes cents: Turin by Lara Statham Turin sits elegantly astride the River Po with an Alpine backdrop; once home to the …
Read more »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 …
Read more »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, …
Read more »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. …
Read more »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 …
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