Experience in Torino, Italy by Elena

What is it like to live in Turin? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

The city of Turin it was the first capital of Italy from 1861 to 1865. There was also the king and the city is full of ancient and imponent buildings. With the river that flows in the city has also a touch of nordic...

What is the student lifestyle like in Turin?

The Umanistic University is very active as the famous Politecnic of the city, one of the most prestigious in Europe.

How much does it cost to live in Turin?

A room for student can cost 300-400 Euro per month and there is the possibility to economize on life as for food or entertainment if you come to know good places.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Turin? Is there any advice you can give?

It-s not difficult to find an accomodation but some quarters are better than others.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

In Turin, as it is an international city, you can really find any type of food, europena, asian, african with a lot of different kitchens for all the tastes.

What places would you recommend visiting in Turin?

Many museum deserve a visit. There is the 2nd in the world largest Egyptian Museum as the modern arts, several castels and residents of the king all around the city.

Is it good to eat out in Turin? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Eat outside is very good. Area as Gran Madre, pedestrian area near the Municiple (via Garibaldi and near streets)

Is the nightlife good in Turin? Where is good to go?

Also the nightlife is full of options. Many concerts from jazz to opera to pop and modern music.the place along the river -Murazzi del Po- is certainly a place for nightlife to visit

What advice would you give future students heading to Turin?

Find a place near UNI, discover the city and the activities reserves for a good price. Find the taste of @mistery@ that the city can give. Discover the parks and take a bicicle