Torino

Turin, as we know it, is an important industrial center in northwest Italy. It has been a significant political player, as well. It was the Savoy capital. It was the heart of the 19th century movement that resulted in the unification of Italy as much of the intellectual and political leadership for the movement originated here. Turin was also the 1st capital of the united Italy. Likewise, Turin was a hotbed of the resistance in world war 2. Today, it is motor city Italy with FIAT, Lancia and Alfa Romeo headquartered here.
The 1st picture is a view over the city from a hill across the Po. The tall spire is the MOLE Antonelliana that has become a symbol of Turin. It sits atop the cinema museum.
The 2nd picture is the facade of the Turin Cathedral that is dedicated to John the Baptist. Both the cathedral and bell tower date to the 15th century. The 3rd picture looks down the nave of the cathedral. Of special interest is the glass enclosed chapel above and behind the main altar. That is the Chapel of the Shroud in the 4th picture where the Shroud of Turin is kept.
The 5th picture is one of the many rooms open in the Royal Palace. They are all this ornate. Please see some of the many other posts I have that show similar rooms in other palaces. The 6th picture is the inner courtyard of the palace. Part of the palace is now an art museum. The 7th picture is just a small sample.
Just out the "back door" of the palace is the Royal Gardens, now a public park. The 8th picture is a glance.
Turin was also a Roman city, and some ruins have been preserved. The 9th picture looks over them, including a part of a theater.
Turin also has a bit of a tradition of street art. Not defacing graffiti (though that is here too), but good art. The last picture is just one example.Weiterlesen