After twelve years, I returned to the iconic Fabbrica Fiat at Lingotto—only to find it almost unrecognisable. The transformation is striking; the once familiar basement wine house and charcuterie, a hidden gem of Turin's culinary landscape, has quietly vanished. What a pity. That charming enclave, once rich with aroma and ambience, is now part of history.
Yet, as with all great urban spaces, change is inevitable. The evolution of Lingotto reflects a broader narrative—one of reinvention, adaptive reuse, and a renewed vision for what heritage can become. Today, a new concept has taken shape, and while nostalgia lingers, there’s something admirable in this bold reinterpretation of space...
Read moreAutomotive history, a truly iconic building, for fans of the Italian Job it's a must see location. To access you'll need a free ticket from the hotel reception on the ground floor then head into the bookshop close to the KFC and take the lift, exit the lift and the roof entrance is on your right, try and sneak past the lady who collects the...
Read moreWhat could have been a nice visit ruined by the pointless rule that you have to carry your dog at all times on the track. I can see why you'd need them on a lead, that's fairly obvious. But why do we have to carry them? Not the place to visit if you...
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