A one and half hour train trip at speeds over 200 k/h brought us to Stazione Porta Nova at about 1:30 pm. The rain was disappointing, however the main city section of Torino is covered with connecting porticos in virtually every street. The hotel was across the road from Stazione Porta Nova so settling in was without hassle. A walk along Via Roma up to the Piazza Castello was a good introduction to the Baroque designed city of Torino. The capital of Piedmont, became an architectural masterpiece from 1615 under the direction and control of the Savoy family.
Dave suggested that we explore the area North-West of the city centre at Piazza della Consolata where there are coffee shops, bars and clubs, however it was too early. It all starts at about 10 pm at night. On our way we visited the Church di San Lorenza which houses the Museo della Sindone, the Holy Shroud of Turin.
A wonderful bar/restaurante that Karen and I frequented last year, close to the hotel, is the Roma di Talmone. We ended up there for yet another ‘happy hour’. Great atmosphere, drinks and good wine. This experience led me to an early night while Tim and Dave explored the night life down near the River Po. Dave has been studying the night life aspects of Torino.
Tomorrow we meet the family.
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