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TURIN
Audrey Hepburn to Palazzo Colonna Museo
where they bid a tearful farewell.
Over 70 years later, in 2023 the vintage
Fiat 500 once again represented Italian
elegance in “Misson Impossible: Dead
Reckoning Part One,” when the vintage little
yellow car was featured in a spectacular car
chase set in the streets of Rome.
Turin is a green city, and its residents and
visitors can enjoy many parks and green
spaces. The most famous park is Valentino
Park, which offers plenty of places to relax
and enjoy a picnic or to grab a coffee, beer, or
drink at one of the many kiosks. The area is
close to the Po River and its promenade and
also boasts rose gardens, a medieval village,
and areas for cycling and running.
The city is surrounded by verdant hills
on one side and the Italian Alps on the other.
For an easy hike you can meander up to
the Basilica Di Superga hill and time it to
view a spectacular sunset over the city and
then come back down on a historic tram.
If you are looking for a guided adventure
in the Alps or are an experienced hiker, the
city is about one to two hours from outdoor
mountain adventure.
For food and beverage lovers the city is
well known for what it offers to residents and
visitors. Martini & Rossi was founded here in
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1863, and this makes Turin the birthplace of
vermouth and the traditional aperitivo.
Some of the best wines in the world such
as Barolo and Barbaresco are produced in
the region. Residents and visitors can savor
top-notch coffee for breakfast or a pick-up
espresso as there are many factories in the
area. Lavazza brand has its headquarters here
and there is a Lavazza Museum which offers
an immersive experience in coffee culture.
The traditional food from Piedmont
is another reason to visit as the region is
packed with farms and local producers and
each season offers different ingredients and
specialty dishes. Some favorites include
antipasto such as Tramezzino, Bagna Cauda
or Vitello Tonnato. Traditional Grissini
and regional cheese’s such as Tomini,
Castelmagno, or Raschera are other favorites
and main dishes such as Brasato al Barolo
or a pasta dish like Agnolotti del Plin are well
loved. And don’t forget anything with truffles
that is sure to delight your taste buds!
With 40 percent of the country’s chocolate
production, Turin and Piedmont are considered
Italian chocolate masters. Nutella was first
produced here and while other areas produce
various chocolates only those made in this
region use Piedmontese hazelnuts, as well as
high-quality cocoa and other ingredients.
Bicerin Torinese is a
favorite hot drink with
layers of hot chocolate,
coffee, and lightly
whipped cream.
ADOBE
Lastly, I would be remiss not to note that
Turin is home to the association football club
Juventus and was a host city of the 1934 and
1990 FIFA World Cups. It was also the venue
for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 and is
hosting the tennis ATP Finals from 2021 until
2025.
Turin has something for everyone, art
lovers, museums buffs, history afficionados,
nature lovers, sports fans, car enthusiasts, and
foodies. It is less crowded than some of Italy’s
other major cities and may just be the place
for you on your next visit to Italia! IAH