Andiamo! | Citalia Magazine Autumn 2021

COVER STORY
TURIN
For a city that’s predominantly linked to industry, with many automobile
and manufacturing factories, you might be surprised by just how graceful
Turin is.
Set against a beautiful backdrop of the Alps, you’ll find dramatic
grandeur in a city filled with Baroque architecture. There are boulevards
reminiscent of Paris and elegant arcades housing galleries that make
wonderful shelters for rainy days, such as the sensual Galleria Subalpina.
“Residents in Turin remain dedicated to their sacred
aperitivo 'hour', which runs from 6-9pm each day.”
Aurora
The aperitivo ritual became established in the 1920s when factory
workers marked the end of their day with a bitter tipple and nibbles
before dinner. Today this humble practice has developed into a delicious
buffet that is included in the price, so be sure to bring an appetite.
Quadrilatero Romano
The hip neighbourhood of Aurora is home to plenty of local flair, where
young and old Italians mingle to play a game of bocce (bowls). Explore
Europe’s largest flea market, Balon, or head to Turin’s grandest and
oldest marketplaces, Porta Palazzo, which once served as the city’s
refrigerator and nods to its ancient past. The stalls here are heavily
influenced by the city’s early Moroccan immigrants, with exotic spices
among fresh Italian produce.
Join the locals in historic bars where tables spill out into the street in
the historical and mostly pedestrianised centre of Quadrilatero Romano,
which holds an exciting labyrinth of narrow streets.
In Turin’s main square, Palazzo Madama, lies a gorgeous Renaissance
cathedral, Duomo di Torino. This houses the Holy Shroud, which some
believe to be the burial linen that Jesus was wrapped in after crucifixion.
For top-notch shopping, head to Via Roma, which is lined with high
fashion designers.
Centro
The neighbouring Centro district is home
to the Egypt Museum, which is second
in the world after Cairo for displaying
Egyptian treasure.
Lingotto
For a more authentic experience of Turin,
head further south of the city beyond
Via Lagrange, which is where all the
locals go.
Every two years, Turin brings
the Slow Food movement to
life, where you can hear and
taste what it's all about at the
mouthwatering international
event, Terra Madre Salone
del Gusto.
Get a flavour for Slow Food at
Eataly Torino Lingotto, a large
emporium, market and restaurant
in the commercial district of
Lingotto. This is also where
you’ll find the famous former
FIAT factory and futuristic
design by visionary architect
Renzo Piano.
Borgo Po
Turin’s trendiest street right now is Via Monferrato in the Borgo Po
district, with its Belle Époque buildings and lavish display of colourful
umbrellas, which is well worth a visit.
San Salvario
Turin’s green lung is Valentino Park, where you’ll stumble across a fake
medieval village, complete with cobbled lanes, a castle, and even a
drawbridge. It’s situated in the gentrified neighbourhood of San Salvario,
where former industrial sites have been revamped into happening
boutiques and cafés, while retaining its older aperitivo bars.
You’ll find some unique museums in this district, including the
somewhat macabre Museum of Criminal Anthropology, and the
Museum of Human Anatomy.
Suggested Stay
Grand Hotel Sitea
Summer/Autumn 2021
Andiamo!