Lombroso Museum

The Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology in Turin is one of the most controversial and fascinating institutions in Italy. Founded in 1876 by Cesare Lombroso himself, the museum houses a vast collection of artifacts related to Lombroso’s studies on criminal anthropology, a discipline that he himself helped create and develop. Lombroso, a physician and […]

Museum of Human Anatomy

The Museum of Human Anatomy “Luigi Rolando” in Turin represents one of the oldest and most significant anatomical collections in Europe. Founded in 1739, the museum is named after Luigi Rolando, a renowned anatomist and professor at the University of Turin, known for his studies on the central nervous system. The museum’s collection began thanks […]

Asinari di San Marzano Palace

Palazzo Asinari di San Marzano, located at Via Maria Vittoria 4 in Turin, is a remarkable example of late 17th-century Baroque architecture. Built between 1684 and 1686 according to the design of architect Michelangelo Garove, the palace was commissioned by the Marquis Asinari di San Marzano. Garove, known for his role as engineer to the […]

Villa Scott

Villa Scott, located in the Cavoretto district of Turin, is a fascinating example of Liberty-style architecture, designed by engineer Pietro Fenoglio in 1902. Commissioned by Alfonso Scott, director of the Rapid automobile company, the villa represents one of Fenoglio’s most significant works, known for his influence in the development of Art Nouveau style in Italy. […]

Church of San Lorenzo

The Church of San Lorenzo in Turin, also known as the Royal Church of San Lorenzo, is one of the masterpieces of Italian Baroque and an extraordinary example of the architectural skill of Guarino Guarini. Located in Piazza Castello, the church was built between 1668 and 1687, on the initiative of Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, […]

Church of Santa Cristina

The Church of Santa Cristina in Turin, located in Piazza San Carlo, is a baroque masterpiece that embodies the rich artistic and religious history of the city. Its construction began in 1639, by the will of Maria Cristina of France, regent of Piedmont, in memory of her son Francesco Giacinto di Savoia. The initial design […]

Mauritian Basilica

The Mauriziana Basilica in Turin, officially dedicated to Saints Maurice and Lazarus, is one of the most fascinating churches in the city, both for its history and for the artistic value it represents. Located in Via Milano, the basilica was built between 1679 and 1699 according to the design of Antonio Bettino for the Confraternity […]

Valperga Galleani Palace

Palazzo Valperga Galleani, located in Via Alfieri in Turin, is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture, once the residence of the noble Valperga Galleani family. This palace, also known as Palazzo del Conte Verde, was built in the 17th century and later expanded in the 18th century. The name of the palace comes from its […]

Church of Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini

The Church of Santa Maria al Monte dei Cappuccini, located on a hill overlooking Turin, is an exceptional example of late Renaissance and Mannerist architecture. Commissioned by Carlo Emanuele I of Savoy in 1581, the church was designed by Ascanio Vitozzi and later completed by Carlo and Amedeo di Castellamonte. Construction began in 1583 and […]

Church of the Great Mother of God

The Church of the Gran Madre di Dio in Turin is a magnificent example of neoclassical architecture located on the right bank of the River Po. Built to celebrate the return of Vittorio Emanuele I of Savoy after the defeat of Napoleon, its construction began in 1818 and was completed in 1831. The project was […]