Turin, the first capital of Italy, a Roman city with its parallel and regular streets. A rich beautiful city like its past which is an inspiration for artists and writers, the city of Turin is where the Futurism art movement has left its imprint strong.

The many squares celebrate Italianness, the most beautiful for me is Piazza Vittorio, the largest “porticata” square in Europe, inspiration for the Look of The Games in Turin 2006.

All these arches that enrich the city, including arcades, tunnels and bridges on the Po and Dora River, are the symbol of a dynamic, welcoming city, always on the move.

Many Italians say that Turin is a misty and mysterious city, and maybe it is, but it’s part of its charm and I love the magical atmosphere of the sun peeking through the clouds.