MAY 2015

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19/12/2014 - 15/11/2015 not to be missed EXHIBITIONS IN THE GREAT MUSEUMS 19/12/2014-03/05/2015 Marco Polo. The Silk Road in the photographs 19/04 - 24/06 of Michael Yamashita - MAO Museo d’Arte Orientale; 29/01-17/05 At the front. Cameramen and photographers tell the Great War - EXPOSITION OF THE HOLY SHROUD Museo Nazionale del Cinema; 30/01-28/06 Charm and splendor of During the bicentenary of the birth of San Giovanni Bosco, Torino porcelain. Rossetti, , 1737-1825 - Museo di Arti Torino will host the 12th Exposition of the Holy Shroud since Decorative Accorsi-Ometto; 21/02-21/06 Plastic Days. Materials 1578, when it was moved to Torino; on June 21st it will also be and design; 21/02-21/06 Jacques Henri Lartigue. The origins of venerated by Pope Francis who will celebrate Mass in Piazza contemporary photography; 21/02-21/06 Anita Molinero. Works and Vittorio Veneto. Booking required. installations - MEF Museo Ettore Fico; 07/03-31/05 “Aggloville” - PAV Cathedral, Piazza San Giovanni Parco Arte Vivente; 14/03-12/07 Modigliani and the bohemian Paris; T. (+39) 011.5295550 14/04-07/06 Vitrine. Francesco Gennari; 14/04-07/06 Surprise. Jim www.sindone.org, www.piemonteitalia.eu Dine; 15/04-30/08 Lucio Fontana. Spatial concepts - GAM Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea; 17/03-28/06 Raffaello. 14 - 18/05 The of Divine Love - Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli; INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 25/03-17/05 Retró visions; 28/05-27/09 “Modus vivendi”. Stories of 28th EDITION extraordinary journeys - Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile; 01/04- The largest Italia’s bookstore, a prestigious cultural festival, 30/09 Umberto Mastroianni between social conscience and spirit of a milestone for professionals in books and a vibrant space the sacred; 16/04-30/06 Beato Angelico. Lamentation on the died dedicated to young readers. This year’s theme “The Italia’s Christ - Museo Diocesano; 23/04-30/06 David Mach. Precious light - wonders”, host country Germany, host Italian region Lazio. Società Promotrice delle Belle Arti; 25/04-01/11 In the land of the Lingotto Fiere, Via Nizza 280 dreams of Don Bosco. Father De Agostini from Piemonte to Southern T. (+39) 011.5284268 - www.salonelibro.it America; 22/05-15/11 Fragments of a huge landscape. Mountains in photography 1850-1870 - Museo Nazionale della Montagna; 02-31/05 28/05 - 02/06 The “Grande Torino” always present - Museo dello Sport TORINO JAZZ FESTIVAL - 4th EDITION Museums of Torino - www.turismotorino.org During the festival, the city becomes an open-air club and 24/04 - 08/11 musicians from around the world invade the squares and bars: every evening, the stage in Piazza San Carlo hosts international “TUTTTOVERO”. stars, while the programme offers a rich choice of dozens of OUR TOWN OUR ART, TORINO 2015 events every day. The four contemporary art museums in the metropolitan area are Various venues - T. (+39) 011.01124777 - www.torinojazzfestival.it home to a major exhibition that declines the artistic interpretation of the concept of “true”, or the reality, along two centuries, from 31/05 1815 to 2015. TORINO 2015 EUROPEAN CAPITAL GAM, Via Magenta 31 OF SPORT. GIRO D’ITALIA 2015 Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation, Via Modane 16 21 stages over a total of 3,481km: this is the 98th Giro d’Italia Merz Foundation, Via Limone 24 that, started from Liguria, arrives in town for the final parade, Rivoli - Castle Museum of Contemporary Art, the Torino-Milano stage. Piazza Mafalda di Savoia Piazza Solferino - www.gazzetta.it www.tutttovero.it 27/05 - 10/11 ART AT COURTS EXHIBITIONS Contemporary art exhibition of sculptures and installations in the 01/11/2014 - 13/09/2015 courts of the great historic buildings, to display to the general public the lesser known aspects of the city’s historic centre. EXHIBITIONS AT THE ROYAL RESIDENCES Various venues - www.arteallecorti.it 01/11/2014-25/06/2015 The invention and the technique: plaster and ceramics of the Lenci; 28/01-07/06 The space of the demiurge. Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo and Carlo Mollino; 12/03-07/06 Women who see the future; 23/04-13/09 Federico Patellani; 24/04-02/06 Leonardo da FOOD&WINE Vinci. The face - Madama Palace; 19/03-30/08 Tamara De Lempicka - Chiablese Palace; 21/03-30/08 The art of beauty. The jewels of 30/05 - 02/06 Gianmaria Buccellati; 11/04-28/06 Praying. A human experience - “ORTINFESTIVAL”. FOOD FESTIVAL Reggia of ; 26/03-26/06 Torino meets Berlino. Stones OF CONTEMPORARY VEGETABLE hunters between Torino and Berlin - Royal Library; 24/04-30/08 Fritz. GARDENS - 2nd EDITION An elephant at court - Hunting Palace of A “green immersion” in the allure and pleasure of products from Royal Residences - www.residenzereali.it the earth and their close link with the world of gastronomy, culture, design and creativity. Venaria Reale Potager Royal of the Gardens of the Reggia, Piazza della Repubblica T. (+39) 011.4992333 - www.lavenaria.it

1/8 MAY 2015

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02 - 30/05 SPORTS NOTES FOR THE SHROUD Concerts of sacred, classical, baroque and contemporary music for 05/2015 the Exposition of the Shroud. This month: TORINO 2015 02 The Musicians of St. Pelagia - Church of the Holy Spirit; 04 “Academia Montis Regalis” - Auditorium RAI; 09 Guido D’Arezzo choral EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SPORT Academy and Chamber orchestra The Musicians of St. Grato - Church This month: of St. Dalmazzo martyr; 16 Vocal Group “Eufoné” - Church of the Holy 29/04-04/05 International Games of the Salesian Youth - Various Annunciation; 30 “Incamto Ensemble” and Choir “Eufoné” - Church of venues; 30/04-01/05 International Gold Master of Dance - PalaRuffini; St. Domenico 01-03 International Curling Cup Tournament - PalaTazzoli; 01-03 International Turin Cup di karate - Le Cupole; 08-09 24 hour Canoeing Various venues - T. 800.329329 - river Po; 10 Italian Championships of Ring Sports Kickboxing - Le Cupole; 16 The color run - Valentino Park; 23 International Torball Tournament - Sports facility Parri; 23-24 Italian Championship of FESTIVALS AND FAIRS Freestyle and Team Twirling - PalaVela; 24 Turin half marathon - 04/04 - 03/05 Medieval Village; 27/05-02/06 Italian Absolute Fencing Championships “MESSER TULIPANO” - 16th EDITION - PalaRuffini; 30/05-07/06 International Taijiquan training Cup - Sports The flowering of 75,000 tulips will transform this landscaped park facility Via Braccini into an enchanted garden. This year’s theme will be in line with the Various venues - www.torino2015.it themes developed by Expo2015 “Feeding the planet”, and the farm surrounding the park will be involved in the event. - Castle, Via Umberto I 26 OPERA AND SHOWS T. (+39) 011.884870 - www.castellodipralormo.com 01 - 03/05 29/04 - 04/05 BRACHETTI WHAT A SURPRISE! TGLFF. TORINO GAY & LESBIAN The greatest quick-change artist in the world at his best into a new show, and once again demonstrates that even with little things he FILM FESTIVAL - 30th EDITION can do really everything. The whole festival is dedicated to the number 30, to highlight the important anniversary: 30 feature movies competing for the award Colosseo Theatre, Via Madama Cristina 71 “The best Torino”, 30 short movies judged by students, 30 extra T. (+39) 011.6505195 - www.ticketone.it events, a tribute to the filmmaker Amos Gutmann and projections for 05 - 28/05 the event “Torino meets Berlin”. GREAT MUSIC IN TORINO Multiplex Cinema Massimo, Via Verdi 18 This month: www.tglff.com 05 Mario Biondi in concert - Auditorium Agnelli; 09 Biagio 31/05 Antonacci. Love involves tour - ; 10 . #mengonilive2015 - Pala Alpitour; 12 Nina Zilli. Phrases&Smoke Tour THE PROMENADES OF DON BOSCO 2015 - Colosseo Theatre; 14 Chiara in concert - Colosseo Theatre; 16 Five proposals to discover the Don Bosco homeland in the bicentenary Gianluca Grignani. Sometimes I exaggerate - Colosseo Theatre; 17 of the birth, five tours for a day with theatrical animation. Booking Gianna Nannini. Hitalia.rocks tour 2015 - Pala Alpitour; 18 Massimo required. This month: Ranieri. I dream and I am awake - Alfieri Theatre; 20 Francesco De 31 Torino Porta Susa-Institute Valsalice-Hermitage of Camaldolesi- Gregori. Handsfree tour - Colosseo Theatre; 28 Jackson Browne in Pecetto- concert - Colosseo Theatre Various venues Various venues T. (+39) 0125.618131 - www.camminodidonbosco.it www.ticketone.it, www.teatrocolosseo.it, www.palaalpitour.it 07 - 17/05 STREET MARKETS TORINO FRINGE FESTIVAL. 03 - 24/05 THEATRICAL INVASIONS - 3rd EDITION STREET MARKETS The Torino Fringe Festival is ready to invade the city again with ten 03 Antiques market - ; 09-10 Flowers&wines - ; 10 town companies, local artists, volunteers and a crazy schedule: 46 “Mercantico” of antiques - ; 17 Antiques market - Rivoli; 24 shows a day for ten days, performances, special events, parties, Antiques and flea market - Chieri workshops and meetings in the heart of Torino. Metropolitan area - www.fuoritorino.it Various venues - www.tofringe.it 23 - 30/05 INTERPLAY/15. INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL Festival of young international dance, a dance that comes out, fits, moves beyond its borders to engage a diversified and heterogeneous public: 12 Italian companies, 10 foreign companies for more than 70 artists. Various venues - T. (+39) 011.6612401 - www.mosaicodanza.it Turismo Torino e Provincia. Tourist Information: Contact centre (+39) 011.535181 2/8 (Mon-Sun 9.30-12.30/14.30-18.00) [email protected] www.turismotorino.org MAY 2015 GRAN PARADISO E ALPI REALI, ANFITEATRO MORENICO DI COLLINE DEL PO E ALTO

24/04 - 24/05 not to be missed THE WIDESPREAD MUSEUM OF A network of temporary exhibitions and places of historic and artistic 01-02, 08-09/05 interest on the centenary of the Great War. TAVAROCK 2015 24/04-24/05 The army postal service in the years of the Great War - Music festival that offers to emerging groups from all over Italia Civic Library MOviMEnte; “And you, you call it war and do not know the opportunity to showcase to the public. The program is what it is” - Santa Chiara Palace; 25/04-24/05 The illustrations by completed by renowned guest artists: among others, Francesco Achille Beltrame for the Domenica del Corriere (1914-1918) - Rubatto De Gregori (Saturday 2), Modena City Ramblers (Saturday 8), Palace; The Italian Red Cross of the Great War - Red Cross Museum; Queen Mania+Katia Ricciarelli (Sunday 9). Shuttle bus from/to Great War: from the world war to the local memories - Einaudi Palace Torino Porta Susa included in the price of concert tickets. Chivasso - Various venues - T. (+39) 011.0469920 30/04 - 29/06 T. (+39) 345.6195860 - www.tavagnascorock.com THE SHROUD AT CIRIÈ 01 - 03/05 Artifacts, vestments, books, documents and devotional objects, THREE DAYS FOR THE GARDEN research on medical-legal, historical and archaeological evidence of the Shroud in the territory. 24th EDITION Ciriè - Villa Remmert, Via Rosmini 3 The most important national flower and nursery event for gardens and terraces: over 150 carefully selected nurseries T. (+39) 011.9218151 - www..cirie.to.it from Italia and abroad will be showing their collections and 23 - 31/05 new ideas. MEADOWS AND CHIMNEYS - Park of Masino Castle, Via al Castello 1 The industrialization of the North Western Canavese between ‘800 T. (+39) 0125.778100 - www.fondoambiente.it and ‘900 and the engineer Giacomo Matté Trucco, from the tradition 01, 02-03, 08-10/05 of Canavese to the innovation of Lingotto: an exhibition to raise awareness of this illustrious character, a prominent figure in the “CALENDIMAGGIO” AND industrial architecture and not. “IDI DI MAGGIO” - 35th EDITION - Church of the Holy Trinity, Piazza Umberto I The joy for the awakening of nature after the long winter months www.gavason-ozegna.it expressed in the songs, dances and rituals to propitiate the fertility and abundance of crops, culminates in raising the May, a tree planted in the centre of the village by torchlight between the waving of flags, the roll of drums and trumpets blasts. FOOD&WINE 01 - 02/05 Tel. 0124.349480 - www.prolocooglianico.it FESTIVAL OF FROGS - 15th EDITION 16 - 24/05 Friday 1: meeting of vintage tractors and historic motorcycles, food TOURNAMENT OF MAY AT THE COURT and wine trail, plowing demonstration, lunch and dinner with frogs and more, guided tours of the Romanesque Baptistery, evening OF KING ARDUINO - 27th EDITION dance; Saturday 2: magic show and entertainment for the little ones, Commemorative re-enactment of the historical event of the dinner with frogs and more, evening dance. Marquis d’Ivrea Arduino, crowned King of Italia in 1002. On this occasion, the people prepares to give a warm welcome to the man who fought against the Emperor Otto, the Marquis T. (+39) 347.3846371 - www.sagradelleranesanponsocanavese.it Arduino together with his wife, the legendary Queen Berta, 09 - 10/05 with singing, dances, shows and plenty to drink. FIRST MARKET Cuorgnè OF BIODIVERSITY IN CANAVESE T. (+39) 331.1732199 - www.prolococuorgne.it Event that brings together and enhances the tradition of the Ancient Agricultural Fair with products and producers received from all over Italia, a two days in which you can appreciate a full calendar of events, meetings, activities, exhibitions, dinners and lunches with EXHIBITIONS musical and theatrical entertainment. 11/04 - 11/07 MUSIC AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN T. (+39) 0124.32121 - www.treterrecanavesane.it IN THE FIRST ‘900 The first exhibition in Italia focused on ancient musical toy, tool for raising awareness to art, historical memory, testimony of culture, custom, craftsmanship and progress. Arte Nova Foundation, Via Fiume 15 T. (+39) 0125.711298 - www.fondazioneartenova.org

3/8 MAY 2015 GRAN PARADISO E ALPI REALI, ANFITEATRO MORENICO DI IVREA COLLINE DEL PO E ALTO CANAVESE

T. (+39) 011.0469920 SPORTS 03/05 FESTIVALS AND FAIRS NORDIC WALKING FESTIVAL 01/03 - 31/05 7th EDITION Sporting and gastronomic event to promote the school of Nordic ELECTRIC BOAT EXCURSIONS The electric boat accommodates 15 adults and it is designed to also walking located in the Municipality of Andrate, with the chance for hold 4 wheelchairs for the disabled: on board a nature guide explains trials and excursions. the biodiversity of the protected area and about the birds sighted. Andrate - Village Salamia T. (+39) 334.6604498 - www.viviandrate.it Provincial Natural Park of Lake Candia, Area Lido 03/05 T. (+39) 345.7796413 - www.vivereiparchi.eu THE VIA FRANCIGENA 14 - 18/05 AND THE “BALMETTI” BOOK FAIR OFF Guided hike to discover the “Balmetti” and places of historic and The Civic Library hosts some of the authors of the International Book scenic interest along the Via Francigena Morenico-Canavesana. Fair of Torino, in order to reflect on the immense historical, artistic Borgofranco d’Ivrea - hamlet San Germano and architectural heritage of our country. T. (+39) 338.8653061 - www.comune.borgofranco.to.it Chivasso 29 - 30/05 Civic Library MOviMEnte, Piazzale 12 maggio 1944 GIRO D’ITALIA 2015 T. (+39) 011.0469920 The Spaniard Contador, the Italian Fabio Aru, the Columbians 30/05 - 02/06 Arredondo and Uran and the Polish world champion Kwiatkowski are only a few of the athletes that on Friday 29 along the 236km of the THE GREAT INVASION - 3rd EDITION Gravellona Toce-Cervinia, will be cycling on the Serra d’Ivrea to reach Reading festival featuring seminars, workshops, talks, book Valle d’Aosta; on Saturday 30 it will be the time of the St. Vincent- presentations, exhibitions, concerts, performances, readings. The , a very demanding stage still on the roads of the Canavese. town is transformed into a laboratory for open air reading with many trails that develop and intertwine in the streets, squares, clubs and Canavese - www.gazzetta.it theaters of Ivrea. 30/05 Ivrea TRAIL OF MONTE SOGLIO - 7th EDITION T. (+39) 342.0455676 - www.lagrandeinvasione.it Semi-self-sufficient running event in natural surroundings with three races: the “Gir Lung” of 66km and 3600m altitude change, the “Gir Curt” of 36km and 1800m altitude change and the “Gir Vulei” of 15km STREET MARKETS and 700m altitude change. Afterparty, live music and unlimited beer. 02 - 31/05 T. (+39) 0124.479804 - www.trailmontesoglio.it STREET MARKETS 02, 16 The market of the territory - Ivrea; 10 Craft market - , Lido di Anzasco; 31 “Mercà ‘d la tola” - Chivasso; 31 Antiques market - Piverone, Lido di Anzasco OPERA AND SHOWS Canavese - www.fuoritorino.it 01/05 CONCERT AT “PALAMILA” Performance of the Philharmonic Academy of Pont Canavese. FOLKLORE AND - PalaMila, Village Villa 9 T. (+39) 0124.953230 - www.rifugiomila.it HISTORICAL PAGEANTS 23/05 23/05 PREVIEW TORINO JAZZ FESTIVAL WHITE NIGHT 2015 Elisabetta Antonini voice, Francesco Bearzatti tenor sax, Luca Mannutza A special evening full of music, shows and opened shops. alto sax, Paolino Dalla Porta bass, Marcello Di Leonardo drums. Chivasso T. (+39) 0125.636601 - www.comune.strambino.to.it Santa Chiara Palace, Piazza Generale C.A. Dalla Chiesa

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4/8 MAY 2015 E VALLI VALDESI ALTA VAL SUSA E VALLI E TERRE DI SUSA

26/04 - 30/06 not to be missed ECCE HOMO. TRAVEL AROUND THE SHROUD 28/03 - 28/06 Ten masterpieces of the master Ottavio Mazzonis are exposed, with the task of bringing to the contemplation of the Passion, Death and BEATO ANGELICO. Resurrection of Christ through the art of a great painter who died recently. THE REVEALED JUDGEMENT Sant’Ambrogio di Torino A refined exhibition describing a masterpiece by Beato Angelico: Sacra di San Michele, Via alla Sacra 14 the triptych of the Last Judgement, the Ascension and the Pentecost, from the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Roma. T. (+39) 011.939130 - www.sacradisanmichele.com Miradolo Castle, Via Cardonata 1 T. (+39) 0121.502761 - www.fondazionecosso.com FOOD&WINE 10/05 30/05 FESTIVAL OF “CANESTRELLO” - 18th EDITION GIRO D’ITALIA 2015 The biscuit with the unmistakeable aroma of lemon is the main The Spaniard Contador, the Italian Fabio Aru, the Columbians theme of the day: tastings and demonstrations reproduce ancient Arredondo and Uran and the Polish world champion Kwiatkowski flavours and actions. are just some of the athletes that on Saturday 30 it will be the turn of the St. Vincent-Sestriere, a short but very demanding - T. (+39) 011.9649020 - www.comune.vaie.to.it stage - 196km: after having touched Torino they will climb the Val Susa to reach the 2,035m of Sestriere, not without having battled with the legendary 8km of unpaved road of Colle delle Finestre! SPORTS Val Susa - www.gazzetta.it 01/05 FIAT 500 AND DERIVATIVES MEETING Sightseeing with visits to local companies, tastings and aperitif, lunch and prizes. San Giovanni EXHIBITIONS T. (+39) 320.2117438 - www.comune.luserna.to.it 21/06/2014 - 31/05/2015 THE SPIRITS OF NATURE 03/05 The persistence of the sacred, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. NATIONAL DAY Pinerolo OF THE VIA FRANCIGENA PATHS - 7th EDITION Church of St Augustine, Via Principi d’Acaja Walking and cycling trips are planned as well as trekking with donkeys along the trails of faith and culture which form a precious Public Library Alliaudi, Via Battisti 11 heritage to discover, protect and enhance in order to be able to best T. (+39) 0121.794382- www.cesmap.it capture the identity of the places. 01/02 - 30/08 Val Susa DON BOSCO: THE BELOVED IMAGE T. (+39) 0122.622640 - www.retecamminifrancigeni.eu “Don Bosco from very close”, between photography and iconography, 10/05 Don Bosco’s icons as they have been handed down from the second half of the nineteenth century until his death and beyond. FIAT 500 AND DERIVATIVES MEETING Pinerolo - Diocesan Museum, Via del Pino 49/57 4th EDITION T. (+39) 0121.396982 - www.vitadiocesanapinerolese.it Sightseeing car tour with aperitif, lunch and awards for the best cars. Pinerolo - T. (+39) 320.2117438 28/03 - 31/05 PAOLO PASCHETTO 1903-1910. 10/05 THE ROUTE OF WATER SOURCES THE YEARS OF TRAINING Day to discover the territory through the bike path along the route On display are more than fifty works by the artist, made during the of the railway -Moretta, with visits to major natural and years of his apprenticeship: ink, watercolors, gouaches and drawings. cultural sites and tasting the delights of the area. Torre - Waldensian Cultural Centre, Via Beckwith 3 - T. (+39) 011.9804041 - www.comune.vigone.to.it T. (+39) 0121.932179 - www.fondazionevaldese.org

5/8 MAY 2015 PINEROLO E VALLI VALDESI ALTA VAL SUSA E CHISONE VALLI E TERRE DI SUSA

24/05 10/05 THE MOUNTAINS OF THE SPIRIT “MAGGIONATURA” - 20th EDITION Hiking in the mountains of the province of Torino to alpine destinations Exhibition and market of the natural food, of local products, wellbeing, and peaks of the spirit: shrines, churches and chapels in high altitude. manual work and also entertainment, shows and artists on display. This month: 24 Chapel and Our Lady of Rocca Sella - 1508m, 500m height T. (+39) 011.9326413 - www.comune.giaveno.it difference - hamlet Celle T. (+39) 333.4936564 - www.sportcultura-cgt.it STREET MARKETS 01 - 24/05 OPERA AND SHOWS STREET MARKETS 01 Spring fair - Giaveno; 03 Antiques and collectors market - Pinerolo; 16/05 10 Things “bischin biscose” - ; 24 Flea and herbs market - AT CHAPEL AND… NOT ONLY Giaveno; 24 Review of collecting paper and vinyl - Pinerolo Gospel concert with the Chorus Life-Spiritual and Gospel Choir; Pinerolese, Val Susa and Val Sangone - www.fuoritorino.it follows a special night visit to the Shrine, the New Monastery and Bell’Alda Tower. Sant’Ambrogio di Torino FOLKLORE AND Sacra di San Michele, Via alla Sacra 14 T. (+39) 011.939130 - www.sacradisanmichele.com HISTORICAL PAGEANTS 16 - 30/05 02, 23/05 “ORGANALIA 2015”. THE WAY OF THE THE TALE OF ANCIENT WALLS SHROUD FROM TORINO TO CHAMBERY A charming nocturnal evocation to tell the history and the secrets This month: of the largest alpine fortification in Europe from 1728 to the present 16 Tribute to Marco Enrico Bossi - , Parish Church of the day. Booking required. Nativity of the Virgin Mary; 23 The literature for organ in the Baroque: - Fort traveling in Italia and Europe - , Parish Church of St. Maria Assunta; 30 Echoes from the XX century - Susa, Cathedral of St. Giusto T. (+39) 0121.83600 - www.fortedifenestrelle.it Val Susa - T. (+39) 011.2705580 - www.organalia.org 10/05 30/05 ADELAIDE AND HER TIME MOZART AND CARISSIMI Historical parade of the Villages and presentation of the Countess Concert of sacred music of the Choral San Pancrazio; follows a special Adelaide and the Palio 2015. night visit to the Shrine, the New Monastery and Bell’Alda Tower. Susa Sant’Ambrogio di Torino T. (+39) 339.3675981 - www.associazioneprosusa.flazio.com Sacra di San Michele, Via alla Sacra 14 T. (+39) 011.939130 - www.sacradisanmichele.com

FESTIVALS AND FAIRS 03/05 “BUSSOLEGNO” Exhibition of handmade artistic, handicrafts and agricultural products. Competition theme of woodcarving is the Giro d’Italia, whose passage is scheduled on May 30: the winning work will become Trophy of the Intermediate Sprint in Bussoleno. Bussoleno - T. (+39) 0122.49002 - www.comune.bussoleno.to.it 09/05 SPECIAL GUIDED TOUR Visit to the Grand Staircase of the Dead, Church, panoramic terrace and the area of the Old Monastery: Ancient Workshop, Cloister, Library, Striped Room and Museum’s Daily. Sant’Ambrogio di Torino Sacra di San Michele, Via alla Sacra 14 T. (+39) 011.939130 - www.sacradisanmichele.com

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Relax! With our bus, we’ll get you to the exclusive discover of the secrets of the best manufacturers production in Torino! Booking required. This month: Monday 04 Moncalieri - Associazione Panificatori Provincia di Torino bread and Torino - Oscalito Maglificio Po knitwear; Friday 08 and Friday 29 Torino - - Guido Gobino chocolate and sweets; Saturday 09 - Antica Fabbrica Passamanerie Massia Vittorio trimmings; Friday 15 - L’Oréal cosmetics; Friday 22 Rivalta - Pasta & Company; Monday 25 Isolabella - Raspini Prosciutti Rosa cold cuts Frequency: Monday, Friday and Saturday at 9.30am, from the Tourist Information Centre Piazza Castello Cost: full € 12,00 reduced € 8,00 for under 12 free for Torino+Piemonte Card owners 7/8 Note: the minimum allowed age of participants depending to the companies www.turismotorino.org/en/madeintorino MAY 2015 Tourist products and services

THEME TOURS A guided tour for everyone. Your first time in Torino. Every Saturday and Sunday at 10am a “royal” tour accessibile to disabled people too, discovering the town history, from the Roman origins to the baroque splendor: a walking itinerary in the Italia’s first capital in splendid squares, beautiful churches and elegant palaces. Tours in Italiano/English (French on request) provided by Somewhere Tour Operator and Events. Cost: full € 10.00 riduced € 9.00 for Torino+Piemonte Card owners free under 12 www.turismotorino.org/en/online_shopping Sacred architecture on the tracks of the Saints. From 26th April to 14th June, every Sunday at 15pm a route starting from Piazza Castello to discover of the sacred architecture in the city centre: Real Church of St. Lorenzo, Basilica of Corpus Domini, House of the Volta Rossa, Consolata Shrine, monument to St. Giuseppe Cafasso, Basilica of Maria Ausiliatrice, Cottolengo and Cathedral of St. Giovanni Battista (all outdoors). Tours in Italiano/English (French on request) provided by Somewhere Tour Operator and Events. Cost: full € 10.00 riduced € 9.00 for Torino+Piemonte Card owners free under 12 www.turismotorino.org/en/online_shopping

ROYAL E-BIKE TOUR A special tour in the historic centre of Torino.

“The Royal heart of Torino”: the more sustainable and enjoyable way to discover an original Torino and its Royal Residences with pedal assisted bikes and cycling guide. Tours in Italian, English, French and German. Booking required. Frequency: every Sunday at 10 am from the Tourist Information Centre Piazza Castello/Via Garibaldi Cost: full € 25.00, reduced € 23.00 for Torino+Piemonte Card owners, children aged 8-13 € 15.00 (always including bike, helmet, insurance, guide) Notes: minimum age of 14 years; for children less than available traditional bikes with wheels from 20” or 24”, approved bike seat, bike trailer www.turismotorino.org/en/ebiketour

MERENDA REALE® A gluttonous dip in atmospheres of another time...

Every weekend, for the gluttons, the unmissable rite of Merenda Reale® with hot chocolate, brought from America to Piemonte by the Savoy: give yourself a sweet break with the irresistible “bagnati” and the chocolates of the noble art of pastry, browsing among the court customs of 1700 in Torino; or choose the Merenda Reale® of 1800, to relive the era when in town coffee-bars flourished as meeting, culture and politics locations: discover the famous bicerin, the usual drink in the morning, along with the sweetness of the tradition of Piemonte. Cost: Merenda Reale® 1700 € 10.00 Merenda Reale® 1800 € 12.00 Notes: check the list of local members on the site below. www.turismotorino.org/en/merendareale

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