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Piazzas in Torino/Turin- Piazza Bodoni

Turin offers a lot of attractions both for the tourists and the locals. There are numerous churches and many picturesque city squares. One of these is the Piazza Bodoni.

This piazza was constructed in 1835. It is a splendid square well worth visiting. It has recently been converted to a pedestrian square.

The famous conservatory Guiseppe Verdi is situated in this piazza. The famous architect Giovanni Ricci designed it. It was inaugurated in 1828.

This is one of the main centers for conducting concerts and music recitals. Many famous performers sometimes offer free invitation passes for concert performances and other musical recitals. They also conduct classes for teaching music both vocal and instrumental and have produced a few famous pianists and cellists. Many famous musicians and composers have had their initial training at the Conservatory Guiseppe Verdi in Turin.

There was a time when Piazza Bodoni was a covered fuel market. Today in the center of the piazza there is an equestrian monument. This is dedicated to the Alfonso Ferrero della Marmora. He was a famous military general and statesman. He distinguished himself in the Italian wars of Independence. He entered the army in 1823 and was a faithful servant till his death in 1878. In 1891 Stanislo Grimaldi del Poggetto sculpted this monument in his honour.

Café Kipling is one of the famous and often visited spots in this square. In summer it offers a pleasant outdoor portico, which looks out into the piazza. The Holden bookshop is another often visited shop in this piazza.

Recently Christmas in Turin has been characterized by lighting as a forerunner to the festivities. The city has been hosting an initiative, which is called Luci d’Artista. Through this initiative leading artists showcase their work. In the Piazza Bodoni the Belgian artist Jan Vercrussye has been creating mysterious screens of red vapour. It is hoped that the city continues with this initiative as this adds to the charm of the piazza.