After three days of non-stop rain in Argegno, we were a little desparate. Weather.com informed us that the sun was shining just 2 hours west in Torino, so we were off, and Torino delivered sunshine and other unexpected treats.
The city was remarkable for it’s tree lined river front, cafe culture, and varied and beautiful architecture. But an even more exciting surprise is that Torino is home to the “third most” important Egyptian exhibit in the world. The exhibit was amazing and more extensive than anything we had ever seen–we absolutely loved it.
While on a walk along the typical cemented cobble “streets” and smaller vocolas of the town I finally figured out why there often is a line of cobbles running roughly down the middle. They locate the water pipes buried below. Ta Da!!! Another great mystery solved.
Just a bit of fall color is begining to appear in some of the vines.
For the cat lovers following the blog. Here is one for you.
The typical street architecture in Torino.
Many of the buildings have interior courtyards that can be quite lavish and landscaped. You have to keep peaking in doorways and arches.
We found a Vespa exactly like the one we have at home!
There are always churches to visit and every one is different. The surprise never ends when you open the door.
Laura loved the patterns in the marble of the columns. I just think they reminded her of a gelato flavor she likes!
Saint or not, who is going to take him seriously with that name???
We were not real sure why this place had to have the scary faces on the facade.
There are many examples of buildings as grand as this throughout the city.
We found three arcades like this. Small when compared to that in Milan but no less beautiful. This also served as the “lobby” to a movie theater off to the right side.
The quality and depth of the Egyptian exhibit was a total surprise to us.
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This is bread. I am certain it is stale, but for 4000 years old what do you expect?
Everybody needed a crocodile in the next life. I guess.
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There were three rooms with statuary like this .
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The overhead wires are for the street cars and rail service which criss crosses the city.
One last stop at the end of the day in a very nice little desert and coffee shop before the drive back to the apartment on Lake Como.
Ok so change of plans for my leg of this trip…detour to Torino! That is a stunning exhibit and I’m super jealous! By the way, “Hilarius” was a terrible joke -,-
What??? Bad joke! Me?? I will try to do more as time goes by. Love you.