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Parco del Valentino, Public garden in Turin, Italy

The Parco del Valentino extends over 50 hectares along the western bank of the Po River, featuring tree-lined paths and geometrical flower arrangements.

The park originated in 1630 as hunting grounds for the House of Savoy and transformed into a public space during the urban development of Turin in 1856.

The Medieval Village within the park recreates a 15th-century Piedmontese settlement, complete with a fortress, period houses, and traditional craft workshops.

Visitors can access the botanical garden from April to October, which displays 4,000 plant species across themed sections including alpine plants and medicinal herbs.

The Fountain of Twelve Months contains statues representing each calendar month surrounding the spot where, according to mythology, Phaethon fell from Apollo's chariot.

Location: Turin

Inception: 1856

Website: http://comune.torino.it/verdepubblico/parco-del-valentino

GPS coordinates: 45.05400,7.68600

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51

Photography locations in Turin

Turin sits along the Po River with hills rising on the horizon. The city combines Roman remains, baroque palaces, neoclassical churches and 20th-century buildings. Wide streets cross the center, arcades provide shade and shops line the sidewalks. Parks stretch along the riverbanks while basilicas and viewpoints occupy the hills above. The Mole Antonelliana rises above the rooftops and now houses a museum. Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Castello are large open squares lined with cafés and historic facades. Valentino Park follows the river with paths, gardens and Castello del Valentino. The Palatine Towers show Roman walls, while Palazzo Madama blends medieval and baroque elements. The Royal Theatre and the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista stand near the narrow lanes of the Quadrilatero Romano, where markets and small shops fill the streets. Via Roma connects shopping districts to Porta Nuova railway station. Mercato di Porta Palazzo is a large market with stalls full of food and everyday goods.

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