Piazza San Carlo (San Carlo Square), Turin (must see)
San Carlo Square, or Saint Charles' Square, was previously known as Royal Square and Napoleon Square. It is the main square of Turin. It was laid out in the 16th and 17th centuries in the Baroque style. Italian-French sculptor Carlo Marochetti erected a monumental statue of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, in the square in 1838.
San Carlo Square is surrounded by porticos designed by Carlo di Castellamonte in 1638. The twin churches, Santa Cristina and San Carlo Borromeo line the southern end. Among the Palaces overlooking the square are the Solaro dei Borgo, home of the Philharmonic Academy since 1839, and The Whist Society (La Società Dei Whist), founded in 1841.
One should visit the Caffè San Carlo, opened in 1842, the Caffè Torino, and the patisserie Stratta, world-famous for its chocolate and still in operation with its furnishings from 1836. The square was redeveloped in 2004. It is fully pedestrianized and has an underground parking area with 380 spaces.
San Carlo Square is surrounded by porticos designed by Carlo di Castellamonte in 1638. The twin churches, Santa Cristina and San Carlo Borromeo line the southern end. Among the Palaces overlooking the square are the Solaro dei Borgo, home of the Philharmonic Academy since 1839, and The Whist Society (La Società Dei Whist), founded in 1841.
One should visit the Caffè San Carlo, opened in 1842, the Caffè Torino, and the patisserie Stratta, world-famous for its chocolate and still in operation with its furnishings from 1836. The square was redeveloped in 2004. It is fully pedestrianized and has an underground parking area with 380 spaces.
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Sight Name: Piazza San Carlo (San Carlo Square)
Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Turin, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Turin
Creating your own self-guided walk in Turin is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Coffee, Food and Chocolate Tour in Turin
Among other things, the capital of Italy's Piedmont region – Turin – is well known for its rich culinary tradition, which includes long-standing coffee and chocolate culture. There are several cafes and coffee houses in the city that have been in business for hundreds of years.
The most notable of them are found in the historic heart of the city, such as the Caffè al Bicerin.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The most notable of them are found in the historic heart of the city, such as the Caffè al Bicerin.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Turin Introduction Walking Tour
A Roman colony called Julia Augusta Taurinorum was established in 28 BC. Today the city known as Turin is the capital city of the Piedmont region of Italy. The Romans planned the town as a grid. Garibaldi Street (via Garibaldi) today follows the pattern of the Roman north-south street.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Turin was occupied in turn by Ostrogoths, Lombards, and the Franks of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Turin was occupied in turn by Ostrogoths, Lombards, and the Franks of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles