8/10 Very Good
May 31, 2015
B&B in Torino
My first visit to Torino. The B&B was a reasonable walk to the train station. At the end of the street I could look left down at a beautiful chateau -- now a college. I quickly discovered that this lead to a great Torino surprise - the river. In one of the most lovely settings I have ever seen, one can walk along the river and watch the individual or team boaters enjoying the scene.
The city was a delight! The beautiful arcades, elegant people and impressive royal palaces were unexpected treats. An additional surprise -- being able to view the famous Shroud of Turin -- on view by chance while I was there.
Not to be missed: The Egyptian Museum. Recently reopened after a masisve updating, the collection is breathtaking. I viewed sculptures and other treasures I had only read about in my college text books. The only problem, the new guide book is only published in Italian. Otherwisek I would have bought several copies.
Don't miss Torino -- With the excellent high-speed trains it is only a few hours from Rome.
I'm coming back and will stay at the same B&B -- It is well run, the staff is excellent!
Thom
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