Torino: Our home away from home

Palazzo Reale

We love Torino!   From 1861-1865, Torino was the capital of the newly unified Italy.  The capital then moved to Florence and finally to Rome.  There's plenty of deep history here; countless palaces, museums galore, a castle in the middle of town, theaters and music venues, historic cafes, the largest outdoor market in Europe (with 800+ stalls!), 2 professional soccer teams, several universities, and a very lively vibe.  It's a fascinating city and not very touristy. 

The 5th floor apartment is fantastic!  It's cozy and we've got friendly neighbors. 

From our shared terrace, we can see the foothills of the alps and the Mole Antonelliana, a landmark in the city.  The Mole was originally built as a synagogue, but when the architect got carried away with his elaborate design, the local Jewish community was not thrilled.  It was never used as a synagogue and currently houses the Museum of Cinema.  

Here are some shots of our apartment.  One of us really likes the cozy loft with the treacherous stairs, low ceiling and skylight.  The other is less excited about it.  

At night, red neon numbers are illuminated on the side of the Mole.  It's hard to see in this photo, but starting at the bottom the sequence is 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55...

Bonus points to anyone who recognizes the famous pattern!

Later in the evening, the entire building glows purple.
  

Ciao for now~
Peggy