Turin - first impressions
March 12, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 7 °CDrove down through torrential rain checked in and wandered around. First impressions very positive - maybe because it finally stopped raining!?
Drove down through torrential rain checked in and wandered around. First impressions very positive - maybe because it finally stopped raining!?
Very pleased with our accommodation. Just round the corner from the station on the south side of the old town and sadly the shopping area.
The truth about the shroud..... it's kept well hidden!
Still some remains left ...
Very few high rise buildings and a good range of architecture through the ages.
Plenty of classical sculpture about.
A gentle stroll along the main river flowing through Turin.
It is a reconstructed medieval village. We nearly did not go because the reviews called it a "fake" but in fact it was great fun and very well done.
Another sunny day and a chance to explore the city. The grid pattern of streets makes it easy to navigate with lots of small, individual shops. Well you can't have everything. ....
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Well who would have believed it? 50 years! Had a super lunch at Eataly (Italy) - geddit. It's a supermarket specialising in Italian regional products with various places to eat scattered throughout.Read more
Traveler Happy Easter - can you see the Easter bunnies?
Traveler This DIY has really ground Nigel down but Sandra still has her halo ...
Traveler Yes the tourist office is in a shipping container. Good recycling though ...
Traveler The grand central station from where we will embark for Milan.