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Turin has been awarded the title of European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025, a recognition that celebrates its transformation from an industrial hub to a vibrant cultural destination and a model of smart urban regeneration. The city has successfully balanced urban development, heritage preservation, and sustainability. Former industrial landmarks li...

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Italy is a country of fabulous regions – and Piedmont, in the country’s northwest corner, ranks as one of the most appealing. Indeed, the region has a concentration of the pleasures that make Italy such a dreamy destination. Piedmont brims with art and history. It’s one of the best places to savor food and wine in all of Italy. And stunning natural...

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At this point, is Nutella a spread or a lifestyle? For more than 60 years, the chocolate-hazelnut delicacy has elevated the taste of toast, croissants, and milkshakes worldwide. It's even been used to give savory snacks like pizza or grilled cheese a dessert twist, and several official Nutella cafes across the United States serve up baguettes, poun...

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In Italian cuisine, it can be hard to find consensus about what town created the first epicureo, but it’s well accepted that Turin is the birthplace of vermouth. The herbalist and winemaker Antonio Bennetto Carpano first concocted vermouth in 1786 in his store in Piazza San Carlo, under the shadow of the Royal Palace of Savoy where the last Italian...

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“This was the first surgery of my life, but it was a beautiful experience. When I opened my eyes, I felt only a mild and totally manageable pain. If I ever need another procedure, I’d want to do it under hypnosis again,” said a patient who underwent a procedure to treat cardiac arrhythmia using hypnosis at the hospital in Cuneo. The operation was c...

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On Thursday, May 22, Italy officially launched its first IQM quantum computer, one of only 12 in the world. This major milestone places Italy — and particularly the Turin region — among Europe’s leaders in quantum technologies, considered the next frontier of computing in the coming years. The quantum computer, equipped with five qubits, will be av...

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In Italy, the smartest cities are Bologna, Milan, and Turin. This is according to the EY Smart City Index 2025, which ranks the 10 most “intelligent” urban centers in Italy based on their progress in ecological transition, digital transformation, and social inclusion.   The ranking includes 109 Italian cities, with Venice, Rome, Trento, Cagli...

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In Mestre, Veneto, a three-day festival celebrates an all-Italian snack, a forerunner of street food, the ultimate snack, a symbol of a quick break that combines taste and simplicity: the tramezzino. The origin of the tramezzino is debated between Turin in Piedmont and Mestre. The festival celebrates both the tradition and innovation of this small...

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Turin is undoubtedly one of the most elegant cities in Piedmont – and in all of Italy. Its long arcaded streets, 19th-century squares, leafy parks and neighbourhoods filled with Art Nouveau buildings reflect the charm of the former capital of the House of Savoy. Unsurprisingly, the city offers plenty of opportunities for those seeking luxury homes....

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With more than six hundred archaeological museums in Italy, to which we can add several dozen outdoor areas such as Pompeii, the choice is truly immense. From north to south, in large cities as in smaller towns, travellers who love ancient history will never lack the opportunity to dive into the most remote and fascinating past. From the world of t...

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