Torino

Every Italian city is beautiful in its own way and Torino is special.  We've never been before and after wandering around for a day can't understand why more people don't visit.  It is a beautiful place with a real sense of style.  The shopping is fantastic and the gelati and chocolate.......
We have treated ourselves to a nice hotel for a few days and are enjoying hot showers and a comfortable bed.  The apartment in Venezia was great but it is nice to have heaps of hot water and room service ;)

 There is so much to see including the Egyptian Museum and the Torino Marathon on Saturday.........

Mud dumped  by the Po when it was in flood

People hard at work clearing mud from their restaurants on the river's edge

Not an easy job

The river is still flowing pretty quickly but all is ok

Italian flags everywhere celebrating the 150 year unification of Italy

The is a French feel about some of the architecture

So much to do and see -forgot to take our cameras this morning -maybe just as well. It is likely to rain a bit tomorrow so we will start to visit the museums and galleries on our list.  Torino is beautiful