Torino.

From Milan we took a day trip to a smaller town called Torino. The architecture in Torino was more of a mixture between modern contemporary architecture and older styles. However, the same techniques were evident in both, especially the use of arcades. From the train station to the Piazza San Giovanni, the urban fabric was diligently planned to benefit both the pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The simply arcade had a modern twist to it, making it appear to be clean, simple in appearance, but bold in statement. We walked throughout the city seeing the different squares and buildings Torino had to offer those including the Palazzo Carignano di Guarino Guarini, the Duomo and the cappella della Santa Sindone in the Piazza San Giovanni, and the San Lorenzo di Guarino Guarini. The Duomo in Torino holds the famous Shroud of Jesus Christ, which was so interesting!! A replica of the Shroud was on display with enlarged negatives to better see the image. To actually see the blood stains of where the wound marks were on “the man” was pretty incredible. We took an elevator to the top of the Mole Antonelliana, which was a Islamic Temple transformed into a film museum. From here we got a panoramic view of the city of Torino and the surrounding urban context.

Arcaded Streets in Torino

Palafuksas, Piazza della Repubblica

Mole Antonelliana

The Duomo, held the Shroud of Jesus Christ