About Torino
Roman castrum, medieval town, first capital of Italy. Torino offers a
lasting memory of castles, old beautiful palaces, royal residences,
monuments. Torino is one of the cultural leading cities in Italy. The
city’s lively cultural scene includes music, theatre, visual arts,
photography, film, design, dance and heritage as well as a wide choice
of museums, 46 in town, such as the world famous Egyptian Museum, the
beautiful Galleria Sabauda with Italian and Flemish painting
collections, the Automobile Museum, the Modern Art Gallery, the Rivoli
Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Cinema Museum with its unique
interactive approach
Shopping
Torino offers both luxury and characteristic shops. Most of the
luxury shops are located in the city centre on via Roma: fashion
boutiques, jewelry shops, perfume shops and food and wine stores which
feature the best of the regional products. Then there are the
characteristic shops in the little alleys of the inner city, full of
cafes and craftshops. Torino has a little bit (or, as is often the case,
a lot) of everything and for all budgets as well.
Eating
Torino is one of the undisputed world capital of taste. It has always
boasted a renowned food and wine tradition. The region’s extraordinary
cuisine can be enjoyed in over 600 city restaurants. Restaurants are
usually open from 12.00 to 14.30 and from 19.30 to 22.30. For those who
prefer something different to the classic menus, Torino proposes a most
pleasant alternative: wine bars. Torino is also renowned for the ability
of its pastrycooks.
Climate
Located in the north-west of Italy Torino has a continental weather. Average temperature in July is 28°C .
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