Gran Madre and Piazza Vittorio Evening Walk

Turin VIP: Piedmontese Luxury and Haute Cuisine

### The discreet luxury of the former capital Turin doesn't show off. Its luxury is discreet, inherited from centuries of Savoyard monarchy. The palaces don't have mile-long queues like in other European capitals, the Michelin restaurants maintain reasonable prices compared to Milan, and the elegance of its baroque arcades is accessible to those who know where to look. ### Barolo: the king of wines Less than an hour from Turin, the Langhe produce one of the most prestigious wines in the world. But you don't need to leave the city to enjoy it: Turin's enoteche offer guided tastings with denominations of origin ranging from a young Barbaresco to a 20-year-old Barolo Riserva. ### Teatro Regio: Piedmontese opera The Teatro Regio in Turin, inaugurated in 1740 and rebuilt by Carlo Mollino after the fire of 1936, is a jewel of modern architecture with exceptional acoustics. Its opera season from October to June is one of the most comprehensive in Italy. ### Piedmontese haute cuisine Piedmontese cuisine is one of Italy's great unknowns beyond its borders. Agnolotti del plin, vitello tonnato, finanziera, bagna càuda — dishes that starred restaurants reinterpret with seasonal produce and contemporary technique. ### The elegance of a forgotten capital Walking along Via Roma, Piazza San Carlo, or the Portici of Via Po is to understand why Turin was a capital. The uniform architecture, the historic cafés (Caffè Baratti & Milano, Caffè Fiorio), and the relative absence of mass tourism make this city the perfect VIP destination for those seeking Italy without filters.