Torino. Turin. A lovely city in the far northwest of Italy, in the Piedmont region—Piemonte—an hour’s ride on the fast train, west of Milano. I had been there 10 years ago for a short afternoon and saw so little of it then that I wanted to go back. Lovers of letters swoon over the historic and vintage signage there, so I went specifically to shoot letterforms… and a few city sights as well.
The city has a rich culture and history, being known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums and other venues. Turin is well known for its Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classical, and Art Nouveau architecture. Many of Turin’s public squares, castles, gardens and elegant palazzi such as the Palazzo Madama, were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. Turin’s attractions make it one of the world’s top 250 tourist destinations and the tenth most visited city in Italy in 2008.
I didn’t go to any of the museums or exhibits, though there were, and always are, many. Instead, I wandered 20,000 steps, following my whims and my nose, until a blister formed on one toe. There really are some gem signs in Torino, and if that’s not what you’re into, there are plenty of other beautiful marvels to make you swoon.
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Super fun lettering!