Piazza
Madama
Cristina
Thursday Opening Party
Piazza Madama Cristina
Via Baretti
Sunday street parade
Via Baretti, tutta la strada
San Salvario
Side-events in the Swingin’Hood
Around the neighborhood
Le Roi
Friday and saturday parties
Via Stradella 8
Jazz Club
Torino
Sunday party
Piazzale Valdo Fusi
Casa del
Quartiere
Classes and info point
Via Oddino Morgari 14
Reale
Società
Ginnastica
Classes
Via Magenta 11
Palestra
Parri
Classes
Via Tiziano Vecellio 43b
Tomato
Backpackers
Via Silvio Pellico 11
Best
Western
Genio
Corso Vittorio Emanuele ll, 47
Best
Western
Hotel
Piemontese
Via Berthollet 21
Hotel
Nizza
Via Nizza 9
Hotel
Urbani
Via Saluzzo 7
Hotel
Due Mondi
Via Saluzzo 3
B&B
Il Pane
e le Rose
Via Goito 11
Travel
Torino
Old Fashioned City
Beautiful Torino. Romantic Torino. Swingin’ Torino. The city is the birthplace ofErnesto Bonino, one of the most important performers of Italian swing in the 1940s. It’s also where Carlo Prato, member of the Eiar (Ente Italiano per le Audizioni Radiofoniche della Rai) discovered theTrio Lescano, another milestone in Swingin’Italy . And it is the hometown of the unforgettableFred Buscaglione, a true icon of the golden years.
The glory days of Turin were between the second half of the 800 and the first half of the last century. To stroll through the city is like going back in time: a series of squares, arcades, palaces, the beautiful riverfront and lush green parks take you back to the Savoy era, and all that is modern becomes out of tune.
Beautiful by day, lively and fascinating by night. You can sit at a table in one of the many historical cafés to breathe in the vintage soul of the city, tasting fine local chocolates o sipping an Americano (Campari and Martini are from right here!). In this magical setting, in the heart of the historic centre, a heart beats in 4/4 time, the heart of Torino Swing Festival.
Accommodations
Couch Surfing
hosting@torinoswingfestival.com
The Torino Lindy Hoppers will be happy to open their homes to the Festival attendees. These privates accommodations are limited, and they can consist of bedrooms, beds, couches, sofa-beds, or simple spots to sleep on your own air mattress and with your sleeping bag.
If you think to take advantage of this option, contact us as soon as possible. We’ll try to help as many Lindy Hoppers as possible!
Best Western Hotel Piemontese
Via Berthollet 21
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The Best Western Hotel Piemontese is positioned on a strategic location between the historical center and the “Valentino” Park. From the hotel it is possible to reach several point of interest by walking: San Salvario (Swingin’Hood), the most famous museums, San Carlo square, Castello square and Porta Nuova station which is the most important connection point for public transport.
The hotel, an elegant Art Nouveau building with silent and comfortable rooms, has high speed free wifi connection and a a wide secure parking in proximity. The hotel staff is available to help the guests organizing their stay (booking tickets, city tour and so on).
Tomato Backpackers Hotel
Via Silvio Pellico 11
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Best Western Genio
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 47
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Hotel Nizza
Via Nizza 9
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Hotel Urbani
Via Saluzzo 7
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Hotel Due Mondi
Via Saluzzo 3
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B&B Il pane e le Rose
Via Goito 11
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Transportation
How to get there
Useful info about getting to Turin by train, bay car or flying out.
Aereo
Voli
It’s possible to fly to Turin Sandro Pertini Airport or to the not-so-close Milano Malpensa Airport (100km) and Cuneo Airport (100km).
Flights from Italy
Bari, Cagliari, Catania, Florence, Genoa, Lamezia Terme, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Pescara, Reggio Calabria, Rome, Trapani, Trieste.
Flights from abroad
Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Bruxelles, Casablanca, Krakow, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Luxembourg, Madrid, Munich, Oslo, Paris-CDG, Stuttgart, Timisoara, Tirana, Wien.
Connections
From the airport to the city by cab:
Cabs parking is in front of the door of National and European arrivals. Average fare: 30 euros.
From the airport to the city by train
Trains leave every half hour from 5 a.m until 10 p.m. The journey takes about 20 mins. Tickets are available at the tobacco shop in the hall and at the desk of “Turismo Torino”.
From the airport to the city by coach
The bus takes about 40 minutes to get to Porta Nuova Railway Station. Buses leave from early in the morning until midnight. The terminal is in front of the door of National and European arrivals.
Treno
Porta Nuova
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 53 – Tel. +(39) 011.532.427
Connections
Rome, Milan, Genoa, Florence, Bologna, Venice, France.
Porta Susa
Piazza XXVII Dicembre, 8 – Tel. +39 011538513
Connections
Rome, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Spain, France.
For more infos visit www.trenitalia.com
Auto
From Italy
A4 (Torino – Milano) A5 (Torino – Ivrea) A6 (Torino – Savona) A21 (Torino – Piacenza)
From France
The highway A32 connects the city to the Frejus Tunnel. It’s also possible to arrive passing by Gran San Bernardo Tunnel and Monte Bianco Tunnel. For more infos and directions visit Google Maps or ViaMichelin.
