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THE CITY OF TURIN

Turin is one of the most mysterious and fascinating cities in Italy. Surrounded by mountains and hills and rich in parks, the first capital of Italy enchants the visitor: baroque palaces and contemporary architecture, ancient art collections and international film festivals, the second Egyptian Museum in the world for the importance of its artifacts and the innovative Cinema Museum, world-famous sports teams and the Savoy residences, UNESCO heritage, that embrace the city.

Thanks to its prestigious universities and academies, Turin is a popular destination for thousands of international students. The city is also very popular with a more mature public because of the historic cafes in the city center and the refined restaurants where you can savor the flavors and great wines of Piedmont.

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FOLKLORE EVENTS

The San Giovanni’s Festival
- The celebrations of San Giovanni, patron saint of the city of Turin, take place over two days. In the afternoon of 23 June, usually around 6.30 pm, the traditional parade in historic costume organized by the Association Piemontèisa takes place through the streets of the historic center. The procession is made up of a thousand people who walk through the streets of the center dressed in beautiful clothes of other times to remember the rich historical past of the Piedmontese capital. At the end of the parade, people gather in Piazza Castello or Piazza San Carlo (depending on the years) to watch the San Giovanni’s Bonfire. According to the tradition, if the pyre falls in the direction of Porta Nuova, the hope is good, and twelve lucky months will follow. Conversely, if the pyre falls in the opposite direction, the year, according to tradition, will be disastrous for the city. June 24 is a holiday and in the evening the Turineses go to Piazza Vittorio Veneto, along the banks of the Po river, to Cappuccini Hill or to the Superga Hill to admire the magnificent fireworks organized by the city of Turin to celebrate its saint.
The Ivrea Carnival
- The most characteristic Carnival in Piedmont takes place between February and March in the city of Ivrea. Every year people from all over the world flock to the city, where the famous Olivetti company was born, to witness the famous battle of oranges in which almost 600 tons of oranges are thrown. The brotherhoods of the city work a whole year to organize the event that has its origins in the legend of the Mugnaia Violetta who, by rebelling against the tyrant, subverted the established order of the city.
The Palio of Asti and the Festival delle Sagre
- The Piedmontese autumn is full of events and one of the most representative is the Settembre Astigiano, where the wine show called Douja d'Or (which lasts ten days), the Asti’s Palio, which takes place on the first Sunday of the month, and the Sagre Festival ,which takes place on the second Sunday of the month.
- The Asti Palio is a festival of medieval origin, born as part of the patronal celebrations of San Secondo, which culminates with a horse race mounted bareback, or without saddle. It has been going on almost continuously since the 12th century. In the two days before the race, the official tests are held and on the evening of the eve of the race, the "propitiatory dinners" are held in the headquarters of the participating districts, villages and municipalities. On the day of the race, in the morning, the blessing of the horses and jockeys who will run to defend the colors of their parishes take place, while in the afternoon a magnificent historical parade winds through the streets of the center. It is very difficult to find tickets to watch the match, but it is certainly an exciting experience.
- On the second Sunday of September, however, the Sagre Festival is held, a great food and wine festival in which the representatives of more than 40 municipalities in the province of Asti offer their gastronomic specialties, accompanied by Asti wines, in a large restaurant “in the open” set up in Piazza Campo del Palio in Asti. Every year the event attracts more than two hundred thousand people to the small town of Asti who also come to watch the parade of peasant traditions: more than 3000 figures parade through the streets of the city wearing period clothes and showing animals, agricultural machinery and tools of the trade to represent the values and traditions of their farming world. The Sagre Festival is a great opportunity to discover the flavors of Monferrato.
The Alba Truffle Fair
- The International Alba White Truffle Fair is one of the main showcases of high gastronomy and Italian excellence and takes place in the months of October and November. The heart of the event is the Alba White Truffle World Market, an ideal place to appreciate and buy truffles from the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero areas. Inside this space there are cooking shows with great chefs, sensory analyzes of the truffle and tastings of the great wines of Piedmont. The city of Alba, where the famous Ferrero confectionery company is also based, is an ideal starting point for visiting the Langhe. October is certainly the best month to do it because hills and vineyards are dressed in the colors of autumn. Furthermore, on the first Sunday of October, the Donkeys Palio is held in Alba. The event, although similar to those taking place in other areas of Italy, complete with a historical parade and flag-wavers, is very entertaining for the behavior of the donkeys during the race.

EVENTS IN THE CITY OF TURIN

The city of Turin is a very dynamic cultural destination and home to internationally renowned cultural events.

World headquarters of one of the most interesting and rich museums dedicated to cinema, two very important Film Festivals are held in Turin: the Torino Film Festival which takes place in the month of November and is mainly dedicated to independent cinema, and the Lovers Film Festival which takes place in spring and is dedicated to LGBTQI themes.

There are many events dedicated to music. In spring the Torino Jazz Festival which always brings many internationally renowned guests to the city, while the month of September is monopolized by MITO SettembreMusica, an international festival dedicated to classical music that offers great music at really popular prices. For lovers of electronic and techno music, the big summer event is the Kappa FuturFestival, while the autumn events are Movement, e Club TO Club.

The great event of the Turinese spring is certainly the Salone del Libro, which usually takes place in May in the Lingotto Fiere congress center, which hosts publishing houses of various sizes. Each year a main theme is chosen. Around it a very rich calendar of conferences, shows, book presentations and educational initiatives is arranged. Only the Buchmesse in Frankfurt surpasses the Turin event for the number of exhibitors.

The Turin autumn is usually dominated by food and wine. Every two years, between September and October, Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is held, an international food and wine event organized by Slow Food that brings together producers and artisans in the agri-food sector from all over the world. The event consists of an exhibition part (the Market) and other activities such as conferences, forums, workshops, guided tastings and cooking lessons. In October Vendemmia a Torino – Portici Divini and Torino Wine Week are usually held. These events include a month of appointments, tastings (also free) and dinners in the city to discover the excellence of Piedmontese wines. In November, however, there is CioccolaTò (https://www.cioccola-to.eu/), an event dedicated to artisan chocolate.

Artissima (https://www.artissima.art/), the main Italian contemporary art fair also takes place in November. Internationally recognized for its attention to experimental practices and as a springboard for emerging artists and research galleries, every year Artissima is a unique event that attracts an audience of collectors, industry professionals and enthusiasts. During the fair, numerous side events are organized in the city: appointments and exhibitions realized thanks to the active collaboration with numerous public institutions, museums, foundations and art galleries.

Immediately after Artissima and until Epiphany, Luci d’Artista (http://www.comune.torino.it/artecultura/luciartista/) begins, an event during which the main streets and squares of the city are illuminated with lights that are , however, real works of art conceived by contemporary artists. Turin is thus transformed into an open-air contemporary art museum and is truly a sight not to be missed.

We also recommend booking your accommodation in Turin well in advance if you plan to visit the city during these events.

WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO IN TURIN

MUSEUMS & CO.
- Turin, with its many Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings, is the ideal city for art and history lovers, but it can also satisfy industrial design and contemporary architecture fans.
- Its heart is certainly Piazza Castello, overlooked by Palazzo Madama and Palazzo Reale and the magnificent San Lorenzo Church. The Roman archaeological area behind the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, the only Renaissance building in the city, the extraordinary Chapel of the Shroud, which can be accessed by visiting the Royal Palace, are worth a visit. It is absolutely necessary to visit the Egyptian Museum, second only in the world for the importance of the exhibits after the one of Cairo, and the Cinema Museum inside the Mole Antonelliana, from whose top you can admire an extraordinary view. It is worth walking under Via Po arcades to arrive in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the largest arcaded square in Europe, and look out over the river Po to enjoy the view of the hill and the Gran Madre di Dio Church. For admiring the Turin perspective from the other side of the Po you can walk up to Villa della Regina and Cappuccini Hill. You will be not disappointed. Want to dive into the Middle Ages – all you have to do is walk in the perfectly checkered streets of the Quadrilatero, without forgetting to swing by the Baroque Consolata Church and then sit in the historic café “Il Bicerin”. Do not miss the Risorgimento Museum, which tells the story of Turin as first capital of Italy, and the Automobile Museum. There are also other palaces, churches and museums that you can discover on your own or during our guided tours through the city. For excursions outside the city, but without going too far, you can visit the castles that surround the city, especially Stupinigi Palazzina di Caccia and Venaria Reale Reggia, which can be easily reached by bus. Fans of contemporary art should absolutely visit the Contemporary Art Museum inside the Rivoli Castle; the GAM, the Sandretto Rebaudengo Foundation and the Merz Foundation.
- For short stays it may be useful to purchase the Torino + Piemonte Card (TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD | Turismo Torino e Provincia) which allows you to enter numerous museums and take advantage of many tourist services at a reduced rate. For stays of at least one month it is very convenient to have the Abbonamento Musei card (Cos'è / Abbonamento Musei / Abbonamento Musei Home / Home - Abbonamento Musei).
MUSIC
- In recent years Turin has won the title of capital of electronic music festivals in Italy. Even if the city has lost a bit her role of "musical avant-garde laboratory" that it had earned in the 90s thanks to bands like Subsonica and Africa Unite, today on the banks of the Po the situation is extraordinarily prosperous for techno and house music festivals. The absolute summer star is the Kappa FuturFestival, an excellence capable of bringing in two days over 40 thousand people in the city, while since some years Halloween has been synonymous of Movement, autumn version of FuturFestival, and Club TO Club, the other festival that makes Turin famous in the world of those who love electronics.
- However, there is no shortage of events for more traditional music lovers. The futuristic Teatro Regio, designed by the architect Carlo Mollino, always offers a remarkable program of opera and ballet music. Instead for symphonic music you have to go to the RAI Auditorium, home to the RAI Philharmonic Orchestra, or to the Lingotto Auditorium.
- Since 2007 the MITO SettembreMusica Festival has been held. Through a cultural twinning between Turin and Milan, it offers great music at affordable prices. During September, the Festival's events invade theaters, auditoriums, churches, courtyards and squares, transforming Turin and Milan into it’s audience.
- During spring, between April and May, the Torino Jazz Festival usually takes place, always bringing many international guests to the city.
- The free concerts organized by the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in its auditorium are an opportunity not to be missed.
CINEMA
- There are many cinemas in Turin, many are in the center but there is one in every area of the city. Sometimes in the summer, films are shown outdoors in the Royal Gardens. Important film festivals and screenings in the original language are often organized at the Cinema Massimo. The Cinema Massimo is also home to the most important film events taking place in the city: in November the Torino Film Festival is mainly dedicated to independent cinema; in spring the Lovers Film Festival is dedicated to LGBTQI issues.
THEATER
- In Turin there are also numerous theaters. The main ones are in the center: the Regio Theater, which offers opera and ballet and where Giacomo Puccini, in 1896, triumphed with the "Bohème" directed by Arturo Toscanini; the Carignano Theater, an enchanting Baroque treasure where the first tragedies of Vittorio Alfeiri were performed, and the Alfieri Theater. Musicals and concerts are usually held at the Colosseum Theater, while the Rai Auditorium, built in the late 1800s and home to the RAI National Symphony Orchestra, and the Lingotto Auditorium, the best in sound quality, usually host of symphonic music concerts. At the Gioiello Theater cabaret shows often take place instead. An opportunity not to be missed are the free concerts organized by the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in its auditorium.
NIGHTLIFE
- Turin is a quiet city from Monday to Thursday, but the nightlife is very interesting on weekends. The best places to experience the Turin nightlife are the “Quadrilatero Romano”, Vittorio Veneto Square and the Vanchiglia and San Salvario districts where aperitifs and “apericena” are the most popular. For fine food and good wines lovers, Turin offers a wide choice of restaurants (including starred restaurants), trattorias (called "piole" in Piedmontese dialect), wineries and wine bars. There is something for all tastes and budgets.
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