Turin

The Turin guide is compiled by Elena Pietrovichillo


Airport Information

Turin

  • Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet's transfer partner, Holiday Taxis-from home to the airport, then city or resort (easyjet.holidaytaxis.com).

  • Buses leave every half hour from 6.30am-11.30pm. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

  • Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +39 (0)11 567 8048. Open from 8am-11.30pm seven days a week.

  • A taxi to the city costs €35-€40. The journey takes about half an hour.

  • The station is a 150-metre walk from the airport. Trains to Dora station run every half hour from 6.49am-9.19pm.

Bon Appetit

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↓ Up to €15
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    (37A Via Giuseppe Barbaroux. Tel. 011 5185 843)
    Traditional Neapolitan pizzas and calzoni, garnished with mozzarella di bufala. Also buffalo meat, fine cheeses and hand-made pasta.
↓ Up to €30
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    (226 Via Torino, San Mauro Torinese. Tel. 011 822 1537)
    On the banks of the River Po, just outside city boundaries, this traditional trattoria celebrates regional dishes, with starters such as bagna càuda (garlic and anchovy dip), handmade pasta, cakes and fruit desserts.
↓ Up to €50
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    (16C Via Alpignano. Tel. 011 7509 236)
    Authentic Brazilian cuisine is served with aplomb, including meats direct from Brazil and Argentina, served with a variety of sauces. South American music and ambience make this a lively venue.
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    (2 Piazza Carignano. Tel. 011 546 690)
    In front of Palazzo Carignano, this is perhaps the most renowned restaurant in town-with more than 250 years of history. The décor tastefully harks back to the 19th century, with velvet, mirrors and interesting furniture. Superb cuisine and service.

After Dark

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↓ Low Key
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    (14C Via Borgo Dora. )
    In the heart of the Balon flea market, this wine bar often hosts art and photo exhibitions.
↓ Live Music
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    (83 Via Bossoli. Tel. 011 317 6636)
    With two levels, two bars and two stages for entertainment, this is a popular venue. Concerts, clubbing and cabaret-from big names to unsigned artists.
↓ Late & Lively
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    (2 Via Ormea. Tel. 011 650 9660)
    At this bar, you can guarantee one thing: rum! More than 200 bottles from across the world line the bar. It also has an interesting selection of cocktails to choose from.

On the Ground

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Shop
  • Taberna Libraria is a bookshop where you can also sip a glass of wine and taste a number of Piedmontese specialities (5 Via Bogino. Tel. 011 836 515).
This month
  • The Museo della Scuola (School Museum) is hosting an exhibition on children's illustrated books this month, with a selection of works published over the last century (until 26 April. Palazzo Barolo, 7 Via delle Orfane. Tel. 011 371 6661).
Insider Tip
  • The Palavela Olympic ice rink is open to the public-don't miss the chance to skate where Plushenko and Arakawa won gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Skate for rent (145 Via Ventimiglia. www.torinolympicpark.org).
Key Area
  • One of the biggest open-air markets in Turin is held each morning in Corso Svizzera, between Via Luigi Cibrario and Via Giacomo Medici. You'll find a fantastic mix of food, clothing, crafts and knick-knacks. Held on Saturday until 7pm.

Tips

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Day Tripping
  • Serravalle
    Head to Serravalle for one of the best outlet centres in the country. You'll find 180 internationally acclaimed brands, with discounts ranging from 30%-70% off. There are also restaurants and cafés where you can rest your weary feet.
No way!
  • The Palazzo Madama became a circuit for 1969 movie The Italian Job. Permission to film a Mini driving down the staircase was given due to an error in translation-in Italian, car and camera are both macchina.

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