Turin is the Italian city where film chromatography was first established. As such, it forms the birthplace of Italian cinema. Because of its historic, geographical and cultural proximity to France, Italian filmmakers were naturally influenced by French cinema and the Lumière brothers. The first Italian cinema screening occurred in Turin in March 1896, whereas in November 1896, Italian filmmakers performed the first cinema screening of a film before a paying audience.
If you are a cinephile like me, especially when it comes to classic old movies, then you cannot avoid a tour at the shop Cinefolies: in this tiny space, filled with posters, books and post cards related to the silver-screen world, I can get lost for hours. You can scroll through shelves filled with actor's biographies and coffee table monographs, dig in and shuffle through Spaghetti western vivid scenes, vintage erotic movies from the 70s, Italian comedies Dolce Vita style and admire some of the paraphernalia exposed on the walls. This fabulous shop is really waiting for you to take home a small souvenir from the first capital of Italian cinema.
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"Bricks - Ristorante Pizza" in Turin is a gourmet pizzeria with a modern and romantic atmosphere. Everything was just sooo good there. You need to try it.
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"Trattoria Primavera" in Turin has typical, fresh, homemade food from Sardinia. I love how informal and friendly it is and the food is amazing and cheap!
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"Birreria Manhattan" Turin is a THE historical underground pub. I love the easy-going gigs and the huge portions of pizza and pasta to share with friends!
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"Torre Cremeria Bar" is my favorite place in Turin when it's something and I'd like to have something fresh. Their granita siciliana is legendary.
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"La Cucina di Lido" is for sure my favourite place in Turin to eat fish. I like their grilled octopus and 'sarde in saor'. Great neighborhood, too...
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"Enoteca Prunotto" in Turin was a great discovery for me! I like how there are no places to sit at this super easy-going wine bar, just some barrels!
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"Il Carlino Ubriaco" in Turin is the place for you if you're in the mood to chill in the late afternoon! I love it for their good wine & typical local food
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"Cantine Vittoria" is in the heart of Borgo Vittoria in Turin. Here you can find one of the most authentic taverns to get real local wine and cheese...
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"Piola 'di Alfredo'" in an ideal restaurant for a lunch break in the centre of Turin. I recommend the appetizers and the pasta -- everything is so fresh...
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"Il Mago di Oz" is a perfect bar to have a mid-summer night in Turin with some creative cocktails (e.g. the England Sleep) that look and taste delicious!
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