Whilst the majority of tourists going to Italy head for the same old, same old, those savvy travellers ‘in the know’ will take a left turn and slip into Turin with a smirk on their faces.
And quite justified too. The beautiful old baroque city is more than just the ex capital of Italy Turin
If ever there was an excuse to visit this glamorous city, it’s at the end of October for this five day slow food feste – the Salone del Gusto. It’s a fantastic biennial food festival that showcases quality small-scale producers from around the world. More than 200,000 visitors turn up to sample the fabulous food and drink from more than 900 stallholders.
When you finally drag yourself away, there are 155 palazzi, museums and churches to explore as well as the fabulous shopping in Via Roma. In total, almost nine miles of grand marble arcades to pop in and out of and when the going gets tough, sink into a richly velvet and gilt decorated belle époque cafe for a bicerin - a rich blend of coffee, cream and hot chocolate.
And just when you think you may have covered the lot, someone reminds you to visit the Duomo di San Giovanni which is where the Turin Shroud is kept!
A weekend is hardly enough but if that’s all you have, try to lay your head in one of the many art deco hotels or elegant 300 year old palazzos.
Contact a member of ABTOI, an operator who can help you plan your break to
For more details on the Slow Food Movement and Salone del Gusto: Salone del Gusto
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