La Pista 500 — Attraction in Turin

Rude personel and definitely dog unfriendly place. So, I came with my wife and our 13 kg dog. After paying for tickets, the guy told us that we have to carry our dog. If we knew that before paying for tickets, I would buy only one and go in by myself. But since we bought two, I grabbed my dog and carried him onto the track. He became restless within a minute, and I had to lower him down. We then approached another guy who told us that the dog could not go on track. I agreed (not happily, but those are the rules), and my wife went with our dog to the side (of the track) to wait while I went alone on the track. While on track, I saw that a black guy came to her and they were talking. She then waived visibly stressed to me to come back. I came back, and she told me that they are throwing us out and that black super rude guy was raising voice on her. He was threatening her with police, being aggressive and standing too close while intimidating her. To a lady standing alone in a corner of a rooftop!!! Is that behavior accepted at such tourist attraction? To hire such a bully and for him to feel important to yell on a woman while enforcing some silly rule like she is a criminal? I thought that we were in Europe, not in some other 3rd world country where women are not respected.

We went out, asked for a refund, and the guy there denied that.

Hopefully, this helps some dog owners comming here. And that black guy should not be having any contact with the customers. If management cares for their business they will acknowledge this. Its clear they unfortunately don't care for...

A stunning testament to the fusion of industrial heritage and contemporary artistry. Nestled atop the iconic Lingotto building, this elevated track has transformed from a historic testing ground for FIAT vehicles into a vibrant tableau of creativity and culture.

Visitors are greeted with a breathtaking panoramic experience, enriched by a flourishing hanging garden that serves as a serene backdrop to the artistic installations. The curated works by international artists, such as Thomas Bayrle’s whimsical "Flamingo", Valie Export’s thought-provoking "Die Doppelgängerin", and Superflex’s evocative "It Is Not The End Of The World", establish a dialogue with the architecture and historical significance of the site.

As you stroll along the Pista, the transformation from a once-closed circuit to an open space feels palpable. The installations invite contemplation and engagement, seamlessly merging the past's industrial richness with the present's dynamic artistic visions. Marvel at the stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the Arco Olimpico, making each step a journey through both the landscape and the mind.

La Pista 500 is not just a walk; it’s a vibrant collective experience, breathing new life into the Lingotto and inviting everyone to partake in this evolving narrative. A must-visit for art enthusiasts and nature...

This is a must see site in Turin if you have even the slightest interest in art. It consists of "just" 24 works... from the private Agnelli collection. But oh are they sublime !! There are 22 paintings: 6 Canalettos, 2 Bellottos, 7 Matizes, 2 Picassos, a Renoir, a Modigliani, a Guido Reni and 2 pieces from the Modern Futurists school. There are also 2 superb Canova sculptures. Every one of them a masterpiece. Obviously you could spend a long time looking at such a fabulous collection but equally, if time is tight, it's the sort of place that you could do reasonably quickly. It is easily accessed at the end of the metro line about 20 minutes from the city centre. The building that houses the museum is itself a wonderful and clever piece of architecture and sits on top of the old Fiat factory, which is now a shopping centre. As an extra bonus, you can walk out onto the roof to what was once famous as Fiat's test track, complete with banked curves...