Turin has a lot of interesting features. Many travelers associate this city with a delicious chocolate, while others recall the mighty bull that is the symbol of Turin. The name of the city comes from the Latin ‘taurus,’ which literally translates as ‘a bull.’ While walking around the city you can see that everywhere on hard sidewalk the image of a bull is engraved. Locals believe that if traveler would step on the engraving while walking, he will reap success in business.
1.The fastest way to get from the airport to the downtown is a taxi; services will cost about 30 euros. It is also possible to travel by public transport, i.e. train, but in this case the …
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The main religious association with the city is the Shroud of Turin; the legendary religious relic is kept in the local Cathedral. Every few years, the shrine is brought to public; this time the city is always full of pilgrims. Local celebrations are also popular among tourists; one of the most colorful and interesting festival is CioccolaTò.
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. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Discovering the architecture of Turin from bird's eye view! Mole Antonelliana, Palazzo Carignano, Turin Cathedral, Porta Palatina, Castello del Valentino, Stadio Olimpico, Villa della Regina, all those monuments are defining the image of Turin …
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Fans of unusual relaxation treatments are offered to take a chocolate bath. Shoppers will be able to visit colorful fairs and buy a lot of interesting sweet souvenirs. True connoisseurs of chocolate appreciate the CioccolaTò, because small factories that are unknown outside of the country are taking part in it. It would be safe to say that festival participants won’t be able to taste the represented chocolate in any other city in the world, as it is produced only for a network of local shops. On the last day of the holiday an interesting competition for vacationers is traditionally arranged; it is attended by dozens of teams. Everybody can create a team and go on hunt of priceless culinary treasures.
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Turin has a lot of interesting features. Many travelers associate this city with a delicious chocolate, while others recall the mighty bull that is the symbol of Turin. The name of the city comes from the Latin ‘taurus,’ which literally translates as ‘a bull.’ While walking around the city you can see that everywhere on hard sidewalk the image of a bull is engraved. Locals believe that if traveler would step on the engraving while walking, he will reap success in business.
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