Monument to Emmanuel Philibert — Attraction in Turin

A spacious summer salon, a grand sheltered space flanked by impressive Baroque buildings, a pedestrianized zone whose surrounding porticoes house belle-epoque cafes, traditional chocolateries and Turin’s most prestigious shops. This is Piazza San Carlo condensed, a perfect peg punctuating the stylishness of Via Roma midway. As one strolls along Via Roma from the Porta Nuova side past Piazza Carlo Felice (a leafy plot of greenery not to be mixed up with Piazza San Carlo), one reaches a small irregular space (Torinesi refer to this as Piazza CLN) that marks the entrance to Piazza San Carlo. The entry passage, made famous thanks to Dario Argento’s movie ‘Deep Red’ is watched over by a pair of sprawling Carrara-marble nudes, gigantic statues representing Turin’s Po and Dora rivers. Once past the entrance, the twin Baroque churches of San Carlo Borromeo and Santa Cristina offer a welcome change to the otherwise purely commercial aspect of Via Roma. In spite of their architectural similarities, the churches were designed by different architects and this is evident from the contrasting interior decor. Take a gander at Filippo Juvarra’s theatrical Baroque in the Church of San Carlo and then move on to compare the illusionistic works of Ferdinando Caronesi in the Church of Santa Cristina. As you move on to the centre of the square, the evocative statue of the Bronze Horseman greets you with sword in hand. He is the Savoy duke Emanuele Filiberto who succeeded in securing Turin’s independence from the French and Spanish at the San Quintino battle in 1574. This colossal statue has become the symbol of the city and it is here right under the Bronze Horseman that political rallies and student demonstrations see the light of day. Come here in the evening, find a seat (there is always a supply that exceeds demand) and join the locals in their daily confabulations and chattering. You will definitely enjoy every minute provided you can understand Italian and possibly the Piemontese dialect. The conversations invariably deal with the current political agenda and the two rival premier soccer teams, Juventus and Torino. The talk is hot at times, hilarious and...

The Monument to Emmanuel Philibert, known locally as "Cavàl 'd Brons," is an impressive equestrian statue located in Turin's Piazza San Carlo. Celebrating the Duke of Savoy, the monument features a striking bronze figure astride a majestic horse, surrounded by ornate baroque details. The craftsmanship is exceptional, highlighting the historical significance of Emmanuel Philibert in Turin's heritage. The statue serves as a prominent landmark and a popular photo spot, reflecting the city's rich history and artistic mastery. A visit to "Cavàl 'd Brons" is a must for those wanting to experience Turin's...

Amazing square with a very nice and detailed statue that is in the middle . A warrior on his fancy horse . It’s one of the best tourist attractions in turin . It includes two old churches and a lot of good restaurants and it has some high end clothes shops also . It’s just in the middle of turin and reaching there is very easy by most of the ways of transportation . Good place to have a peaceful and nice walk . I recommend this place and advice everyone to visit !! And it holds a lot of decorations especially in Christmas season and holds a lot of Christmas markets and even events from all...