Italy

I’ve been acquainted with Turin, Italy, for about two years now, and Museo Egizio was one of the first museums I ever visited here. How could it not be? After the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, it’s the most important Egyptian museum. It also bills itself as the oldest museum in the world dedicated entirely […]

Turin, Italy, is filled with art museums and exhibitions, from Roman artefacts to contemporary works. While the city’s overall emphasis is on Baroque art and architecture, that’s not to say that it doesn’t touch the modern era as well. In fact, that’s the focus of the GAM, or Galleria D’Arte Moderna, one of my favorite

I’ve recently written about some of the other Savoia family estates (Le Residenze Reali Sabaude) in Piemonte, including Palazzo Madama and La Venaria Reale. Today, I’ll tell you everything you need to know before you go to Castello di Moncalieri. What is Castello di Moncalieri? The Savoia family had many residences throughout Turin and the

If you’ve ever googled museums in Turin, La Venaria Reale has probably come up. You know–the gorgeous estate that seems like it’s straight from a period piece with the amazing walkway and beautiful estate. One of the many Savoy residences (and the biggest I’ve been to so far), it’s certainly worth a visit. Here’s everything

The Christmas market (or mercatino di natale) in Asti, Italy, is well known in the area and well worth the hype! Selling everything from food to artisan wares to clothing, they have a little bit of everything and will help you to find the perfect Christmas gift. Here’s what to know about the Asti Christmas

If you’re visiting Turin, Italy, going to a museum about money and savings might not be the first thing on your mind. However, the Museo del Risparmio advertises itself as the #1 financial literacy museum in the world, and its exhibits were certainly interesting and informative. Read on for everything you need to know before

In the main square in Turin, Italy, right in the middle of city center, there are two enormous buildings. First, we have the Palazzo Reale, or the royal palace of Turin, which is the most important residence of the Savoia family. When you’re standing in the center of the fountains and looking straight ahead at