PIAZZA SAN CARLO, Tour

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  • Author: STEFANO ZUFFI E DAVIDE TORTORELLA
  • Language: English / USA

Hi, I'm James, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.

Today I'll accompany you through Piazza San Carlo, which is the elegant "living room" of Turin!

The Savoy dynasty is linked to France for various historical reasons; Turin's many monuments and urban characteristics reflect French taste, especially in the Baroque age. If you've been to Paris it won't take you long to notice that Piazza San Carlo, the city's most harmonious square, has an unmistakable Parisian appearance, and was indeed openly inspired by the famous "Place Royale".

You should know that Piazza San Carlo has held many roles over the centuries: it's been the location of a bustling market, the meeting place of nobility, and a military parade ground. It was also a convenient parking lot, but thankfully it has been closed to traffic since 2004, which lets you truly take in its aristocratic and refined tone. Works on its paving have unearthed interesting architectural remains from different periods, including Roman ruins and a World War II air raid shelter....

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