Itinerary - Piazza Solferino - Look
THE SACRI-OFFICE
During the 17th century, in the underground tunnels of the Cittadella, the popular hero Pietro Micca sacrificed his life for Turin; today on the surface of Turin's "city" thousands of heroic Turinese employees repeat the noble gesture of their illustrious predecessor with their daily sacri-office.VIA PIETRO MICCALet your eyes run over the street towards the beautiful view of piazza Castello with Palazzo Madama and linger on the elegant and eclectic buildings above almost 1 km of porticoes. The buildings are characterised by elegant open galleries and chalice-shaped balconies. Especially worth seeing is Palazzo Bellia (foto), at no. 4 and 8, by Carlo Ceppi: among the first to be built in reinforced concrete. |
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THE CITTADELLA FORTIFICATIONWhat remains of the fortified structure - built by order of Emanuele Filiberto in 1854 - that extended up to current corso Vittorio Emanuele and corso Inghilterra. It now hosts the Artillery Museum and is only open for temporary exhibitions. Opposite, the monument to Pietro Micca.Via Cernaia corner corso G. Ferraris tel. 011/5629223 |
THE MODERN ART GALLERYIts permanent collection is among Italy's most important ones: a journey from the 1800s up to current times, with paintings, drawings, incisions and sculptures of the greatest Italian artists and significant foreign art works. The temporary exhibitions are always also worth seeing. It has a well-supplied library and video collection.Absolutely not to be missed! (foto)Via Magenta, 31 Tel. 011/5629911 |
THE FOUNTAIN OF THE 4 SEASONSExample of Piedmontese baroque, it was built by Giovanni Riva in 1928 on commission of plenipotentiary Minister Bajnotti, who would have liked to name it after his mother. The seasons are the four gigantic nude figures surrounded by flowers, fruit, animals, puttoes... and of course the zodiac signs: look for your own!Piazza Solferino |
PALAZZO LASCARISHeadquarters of Piedmont Regional Council. The courtyard lined with porticoes is beautiful:at the centre a putto on a small whale is the centre-piece of a lovely fountain, whilst the stone pavement forms artistic patterns. At the entrance two statues placed in niches beckon you in. Guided tours on the first Friday and Saturday of each month.To book call no. 011/5757509. Via Alfieri, 15 |
VIA ALFIERIHere and in the nearby streets you'll find sumptuous buildings dating back to the 19th century; among these Palazzo Lascaris, the Post Office Palace, at n. 10 and the adjacent Palazzo Galleani di Canelli and Palazzo Barbaresco. Palazzo Truchi di Levaldigi, built in the second half of the 17th century, is on the corner with via XX Settembre. Today it is the headquarters of the "Banca Nazionale del Lavoro"; it is renowned for its portal. |
VIA ARCIVESCOVADOAll its buildings are worth at least a glance. In particular, lift your nose towards the façade of the "Scuola d'Applicazione Genio Artiglieria" headquarters. Built between 1738 and '42 by captain Devincenti, the chiaroscuro effect of the severe ashlar with the gigantic order pilasters lining the parapets at regular intervals is remarkably striking. Opposite, the Palazzo and cappella dell'Arcivescovado, attributed to the genius of Guarini, has its typical curved shapes. The Visitazione Church is on the corner with via XX Settembre. Attributed to Francesco Lanfranchi, with a Greek cross plan, it has a carved wooden portal. The interior is lined with marble and golden stuccoes, on the cupola frescoes portraying Paradise, in the centre, and the four Virtues on the pendentives; the organ, in golden carved wood, dates back to 1680-86. |
ALFIERI THEATREDance, musicals and theatre productions, especially "Torino Spettacoli" and "Teatro Stabile" events.Piazza Solferino, 4 Tel. 011/5623800 www.torinospettacoli.it SAN TOMMASO CHURCHBuilt in 1584 on Ascanio Vitozzi's project, following the earthquake of 1600 it lost its façade. In 1698 the explosion of the Borgo Dora gunpowder deposit damaged it again; finally in 1885, during the development works of the area, it ran the risk of being demolished.Via Pietro Micca corner via San Tommaso |
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