1. Introduction to the city
City of Turin - Città di Torino, alias Doolin, Turin. It was the first capital after the unification of Italy. Italy's third largest city, after Rome and Milan, is the capital of the Piedmont region. Turin is world-famous for its Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical French architecture. Turin is known as the "Automobile Capital of Europe", "the Cradle of Italian Freedom", "the Capital of the Alps" and "the Capital of Chocolate".
2. Attractions in Turin
1 - Piazza San Carlo - Piazza San Carlo
Founded in the 30s of the 17th century, it is known as the "Turin Studio" because of the beautiful Baroque architectural style, and the bronze horse statue standing in the square ** is in honor of the resourceful Duke of Savoy Emanuele Filiberto.
2- Antonellian Minaret - Mole Antonelliana
Built in 1863 and designed by the architect Alessandro Antonelli, it is 160 meters high and is a landmark of the city of Turin and a center of art and culture.
3 - Residences of the Royal House of S**Oy
One of the most famous buildings in Italy in the 17th century, the Royal Palace of Savo is a symbol of the royal power of the ruling family. In 1997, the Royal Palace of Savo was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in accordance with criteria (i) (ii) (iv) (v) for the selection of cultural heritage.
4- Cathedral of Supelga - Basilica di Superga
Also known as the Sanctuary of Supelga, it was built between 1717 and 1731 in the late Baroque-Classicist style. Some parts of the design resemble the dome of St. Peter's Basilica designed by Michelangelo.
5- Lake Maggiore
Also known as Lake Verbano , the lake is 66 km long and is the second largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda. The landscape is the embodiment of art and culture, and the poet Montesquieu described it as "the most beautiful place in the world".
3. Turin Academy
1 - University of Turin - Università degli studi di torino
Abbreviated as UNITO
Built in 1404; Public universities.
Together with the University of Bologna, Bocconi University and the University of Florence, it is known as one of the "four famous economic universities in Italy".
Notable alumni:Cauchy, Lagrange, Pareto.
2 - Polytechnic University of Turin - Politecnico di Torino
Abbreviation: POLITO
Founded in 1859; A science and engineering research university.
Recognized as a European teaching base for architecture.
Notable alumni:Paolo Soleri, Veveredo Pareto, Giangfanco Ranchi, Giovanni Agnelli.
3- Academy of Fine Arts of Turin
-accademia albertina di belle arti di torino
Abbreviation: Dumei
Built in 1678;
National (Public) Academy of Fine Arts.
It is considered one of the oldest art academies in Italy and one of the most important in Europe.
Notable alumni:felice casorati、 antonio fontanesi、edoardo rubino、giacomo crosso、 vincenzo vela