7. Shoppers should be aware that prices in local stores and shopping malls are quite high;however, the quality of the goods remains high. Those who expect to save money are recommended to go to one of local markets. On weekdays, most of the markets work in the morning and on weekends - in the evening. 8. Fans of event tourism would find interesting to visit the city in September, as that month Turin hosts an …
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Lovers of history should take a look at the beautiful Valentino castle. It was built in the 17th century and served as a residence of the dukes of Savoy. In the early 19th century, the castle was in a state of neglect. During this period, it was fully restored and transferred to the local university. One of the university departments is located there even today. Santuario della Consolata church is the world-famous …
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It is devoted to chocolate. The colorful festival has being held in Turin since 2003. The holiday program isn’t limited to exhibitions and excursions, as each year new original entertainment options appear. Interesting open-air performances and exciting games, wine and culinary tastings are integral parts of the holiday. The festival usually lasts for five days; each day there is a special holiday program. …
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The city has its unique drink, bicerin; it is a coffee with milk, cream and chocolate. It’s necessary to mix ingredients in strictly defined proportions. Sweet tooth should definitely try a special kind of local gianduiotto chocolates, which many travelers purchase as souvenirs. The perfect place for a night stay is the Obelix restaurant, which is located on Piazza Savoia. Ordering a drink at the bar …
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The Bosco del Vaj park is popular among holidaymakers too. Those who wish to appreciate the diversity of local flora would like to walk through the botanical garden, Orto BotanicoTorino. Besides beautiful natural parks, the city has excellent amusement parks. Among them holidaymakers point out Parco Avventura Tre Querce that is famous for a wide range of rides and recreational areas. Fans of water activities will …
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Fans of architectural landmarks will be interested to see the Palazzo Reale. The construction of this spectacular building took two hundred years. Guests of the city have a unique opportunity to walk through corridors and halls of the royal residence, to admire the beautiful antique furniture and paintings, as well as to see one of the richest collections of royal arms in Europe. The best architectural monuments …
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Travelling inside Italy - transportation means
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The infrastructure of the leading Italian airport (Da Vinci Airport) will pleasantly surprise even the most experienced traveler. On the territory of the terminals are available comfortable recreation areas, cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops and duty-free shops, as well as nurseries, currency exchange offices, and bank branches. Next in size is considered to be the Marco Polo airport, which is located in Venice. It is situated eight kilometers from the city center. You can get to it with the help of water transport, buses, and taxis. The infrastructure of this airport is also quite well developed, creating comfortable and safe conditions for the movement of passengers. The third by dimensions in Italy is the Milan-Malpensa airport. It is located 45 kilometers from Milan. You can get to the city by public transport, taxi, or transfer.
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