| Page Views: 224 Last Visit to Torino: February, 2008 | Torino, Where I left my heart with... by sylina - last update: Mar 31, 2008 |
Thanks to my sweet Fabbiettinino, without him I will never had the chance to discover this charming gem in Northern Italy.
To be honest, I have no idea about the city before the Winter Olympics 2006. Yet not until I saw it by my own eyes, My fren and the visa interviewer of Italian embassy... btw, they both were charming ;) ... told me that Torino is very beautiful.. I gotta say they were absolutely correct!
Torino - Turin, tucked in the northwest of Italy, Piemonte region. It's the first capital of Italy, conceives the controversial burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Also the home of FIAT, Juventus, Lavazza, Kappa and a lot more... I was stunned by the gorgeous historical city center.. The streets were extremely straight.. like extending to the eternity... that's how Torino was named as "Paris of Italy".. The city is not big but full of legend and never lack of energy.. It indeed surprised me after the first trip.. And I am sure it will impress you as well! :)
To Design To --- In 2008, Turin has been nominated as the World Design Capital. It will also host the World Architects' Congress, which will involve young creative talents from the Polytechnic, Institute of Applied Arts and Design, and the European Design Institute. http://www.torinoworlddesigncapital.it//portale/ |
|  | River Po Po goes through the city.. along the river band.. you will find beautiful nature.. nice walking path, and fine restaurants.. it's perfect venue for doing some sports in a sunny day.. on one side lies the hills.. where rich people lives on.. In summer, there are lot of open bars along the river with nice music.. sadly neither of my stays was in warm season.. but I am planning my next visit.. :) |
The city of Alps Apart from the wonderful city itself, Turin has more to offer.. as picked for Winter Olympics.. the city is cuddled by Alps.. stand yourself at the corner an avenue, looking around, you are able to catch the gorgeous view easily in a clear day..
pic resource: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/images/torino.jpg | | |
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| Pros: | "Great city, great nature, great people, great food and great wine..." | | Cons: | "not aware so far.." | | In A Nutshell: | "http://www.turismotorino.org/index.php" |
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Redang Sun Dec 7, 2008 10:01 UTC
Great page about a great city! | livi4 Mon Dec 1, 2008 04:52 UTC
torino - nice pics & infos. well done. it's on my list. | Manara Fri Jun 20, 2008 13:29 UTC
What a lovely page! Congratulations. | maxbert Wed May 7, 2008 13:36 UTC
Wow! Your Torino pages are sooo interesting! I live close to Torino, in a town called Moncalieri. You really have to love this city. Hope to meet you here very soon, just tell me when! |
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