Turin - Torino is our last stop in Italy and like any big city, it has the usual high end shops. Prada, Armani, Chanel and many others that I personally have no awareness of. Again, there is that mixture of beautifully groom locals and us rather casual (shabby) travellers.
We were informed only the night before we left that Torino had a great ancient Egyptian collection and so this was on our list for the afternoon. The city is set up on the grid system and is easy to navigate. Arriving on Sunday afternoon was a great benefit with very little traffic to contend with.
Sue had this museum on her list, seeing I spent time the day before at the Museo de Ciclismo...
Fortunately there was only a small wait in the short admission line and we took the advantage of a discount admission charge by showing our Australian Seniors cards. We get these at 60 back home but in Italy it is 65. We lied and although she didn't look at me twice, she did give Sue this look of " You must be Joking".
We learn't that the collection at Museo Egizio had a lot to give credit to Ernesto Schiaparelli who was not only a renown Egyptologist and a latter Director of the Turin Museum but the founder of Queen Nefertaris' and Kha's tomb. (as it happens, sometimes you learn more after experiences - Wikipedia has opened up more answers to my questions).
Although we have had some wonderful experiences in Italy, we are looking forward to entering France once again. There are differences and I'll offer our thoughts on this tomorrow.
We were informed only the night before we left that Torino had a great ancient Egyptian collection and so this was on our list for the afternoon. The city is set up on the grid system and is easy to navigate. Arriving on Sunday afternoon was a great benefit with very little traffic to contend with.
Sue had this museum on her list, seeing I spent time the day before at the Museo de Ciclismo...
Fortunately there was only a small wait in the short admission line and we took the advantage of a discount admission charge by showing our Australian Seniors cards. We get these at 60 back home but in Italy it is 65. We lied and although she didn't look at me twice, she did give Sue this look of " You must be Joking".
We learn't that the collection at Museo Egizio had a lot to give credit to Ernesto Schiaparelli who was not only a renown Egyptologist and a latter Director of the Turin Museum but the founder of Queen Nefertaris' and Kha's tomb. (as it happens, sometimes you learn more after experiences - Wikipedia has opened up more answers to my questions).
Although we have had some wonderful experiences in Italy, we are looking forward to entering France once again. There are differences and I'll offer our thoughts on this tomorrow.
I don't think I have been to Torino, but that building that Prada has its shop in... That is exactly how I would imagine the architecture to be. Love it!
ReplyDeleteTorino has much to offer for shoppers or the tourist seeking food, art and many other forms of culture Hels. Our one night stay didn't do it justice as we are on a rush to the Loire to meet up with friends.
DeleteHave a nice and safe journey to the Loire Valley! I won't be there myself - unfortunately - but I'm sure you'll have a great time. How long will you be staying before moving on to Paris?
ReplyDeleteMartine - we don't leave the Loire until the last week of November when we spend the first week of December in Paris before returning home to Melbourne.
DeleteSafe trip on to France, Hope to see you soon. D & N xx
ReplyDeleteD and N - we are now in France and understand why you live here. Looking very much to catching up once again with you and the tall bloke.
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