When gelato is on your mind, here are the best places to grab one in Turin, Italy. 

Includes 10 of my favourite gelaterie throughout the city (two have multiple locations to check out)

Turin, Italy

Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

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"Your go-to guide for exploring the hidden gems of Turin by a semi-local gastronome (I'm just 40 minutes away!). Discover must-visit eateries, unique vermouth bars, vibrant markets, captivating galleries and museums, and the best spots for your daily coffee fix and sweet treats. Shh... Let's keep Turin our little secret – a perfect city not just in Italy but beyond."

Turin: City of Vermouth, Markets, Museums and More.

In this guide I will guide you through Turin, a city where I lived for 5 months and the first capital city of Italy, in just one day; to let you have a good overview of the city.

Torino in one day

Torino is a personal favorite. Home to Fiat and one of the world's best Egyptian Musuems. Chocolate lover's heaven, Gianduia was created here, using the local hazelnuts to stretch the chocolate. It inspired Nutella.

The city has 18 km of covered walkways and wonderful shopping. The food is incredible.  It was home to the King of Savoia. He lived there when  Italy became united and it was the first capital of Italy.

The Market of Torino is one of the largest in Europe. There is a historic building and a huge piazza filled with stands. 
Not just food, I also adore the flea market, Balon and the grand Balon. 

I❤️ Markets:Torino

Turin is so underrated. With a fairytale backdrop of the Alps, the city along the Po River feels refined but in a relaxed way. Charm and quality still feel friendly and warm.

Historic Torino (as we say in Italian) is renowned for its rich heritage, a history spanning over two millennia, iconic landmarks, and its role as the host of the 2006 Winter Olympics. Discover its roots in Ancient Rome and past ties to the House of Savoy with an interactive guidebook. 

This digital guide focuses within the city limits of Turin and is filled with info and insider tips gained through my hours of research, the experience of my travels, and by talking with locals.

Unlock this guide to uncover hidden gems and day trips with information, photos, links, and bonus guides to provide a visual sense of this place. Discover what to see in the neighborhoods of Turin, where to eat, sleep, and shop. Then, go beyond into the greater Metropolitan Turin province and Piedmont region. Discover:

🏛️ 32 points of interest
🍽️ 28 restaurants, cafes + bars
🛍️ 10 places to shop
🛌 4 places to stay (+ 4 transport hubs)

In addition to cultural immersion, in this guide you'll get a:
1. Interactive map
2. Portable, mobile-first format
3. "Remixable" make-your-own itinerary
4. "Living" guide that receives updates

This guide is intended for you to make your own. Explore at your own pace within your available timeframe. Visit all of the sites or just those that call to you. Skip around or simply glance on the way to your next meal. 

As a travel expert and creative, I built AMG Inspired to design quality architecture and support sustainable tourism, defined as “tourism that respects both local people and the traveler, cultural heritage and the environment.”

Be sure to tag @amginspired in your photos.

Cuorgnè, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

Inspired Italy: Best of Turin, Piedmont

Spend a weekend in Turin, Italy's first capital, gem of the North! 
After living here for a year, I've come across many good restaurants, bars, shopping, and activities. 

Whether you want to watch Torino FC play in The Olympic Stadium from the Olympics that were held here in 2007, or the mighty Juventus at Allianz Stadium. Or even if you want a haircut at the best place in town by my barber, Roberto. 

Sitting down at Pastificio Defilippis for the best pasta in town, or taking a day trip to Alba or Asti to taste some historical Piedmont Wine, Turin and the Piedmont region has it all!

The view of the Italian, Swiss, and French alps is truly unbeatable and absolutely magical. 


Holiday in Turin, Italy

Mercato Centrale Torino

Had a very good Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza here! its basically a big space with a heap of different businesses running, the bread from the same place as the pizza. Good to go when the big markets are on and or if you are on your way to the Gran Balôn is on. more about that later.

This was opened by my friend Umberto Montana. The first one was in Florence. It's a new concept here in Italy, he has chosen artisans and gathered them under one roof! Located right across the street from the Porta Palazzo market

Porto Palazzo’s main central market is a collection of indoor eateries and vendors with outdoor markets selling clothes, art, plants, flowers, and produce in Piazza della Repubblica 

Mercato Centrale Torino

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