Centro, Historic neighborhood in Turin, Italy
Centro is a neighborhood in Turin built on a clear grid pattern with wide boulevards intersecting at right angles. This layout creates organized city blocks that run throughout the entire district.
The neighborhood grew from the Roman settlement of Augusta Taurinorum, founded in 28 BC. This ancient origin shaped the characteristic rectangular street pattern that survives to this day.
The Centro district hosts theaters, museums, and galleries that form the heart of the city's cultural life. Many of these venues sit close together, making them easy to explore on foot.
The district is well connected by public transportation, with multiple bus lines, tram routes, and metro stations throughout. These connections make it easy to navigate the area and reach nearby districts.
The streets of the neighborhood still follow the layout of a Roman military camp design. If you look closely, you can trace the structure of an ancient settlement in the modern street pattern.
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