Tuesday
August 15, 2023 – Ferragosto in Turin
, the city empties out as many shops and businesses close for vacation amid the relentless summer heat.
What do the Turinese do who remain in the city? And what about the tourists visiting our beautiful city?
Ferragosto 2023 – I set out to explore the places I frequent, and to my surprise, I found many venues open and events happening to celebrate this holiday.
If you are visiting Turin as a tourist, the first thing you should do is read my article on how to plan a trip to Turin. You’ll discover a wealth of information and tips for exploring my city, including advice on where to stay in Turin and how to visit the most interesting places while saving money.
What to Do in Turin on Ferragosto:
Museums Open on Ferragosto
Free Museums – Yes, you read that right! Turin has several museums that you can visit for free from 10 AM to 6 PM. Here’s the list:
Fruit Museum
Pietro Micca Museum
Distributed Museum of Resistance
Galleria d’Italia (from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, last entry at 6 PM)
Rai Radio and Television Museum (from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM)
Museums with €1 Entry – Once again, the Foundation of Turin Museums offers admission for just one euro. Here are the participating museums:
Museum of the Risorgimento, GAM, MAO, and Palazzo Madama.
- Royal Museums are open on August 14 from 10 AM to 6 PM (last entry at 5 PM) and on Ferragosto from 9 AM to 7 PM (last entry at 6 PM). The ticket for the Royal Museums is a single entry covering four museums: Royal Palace, Royal Armory, Archaeological Museum, and Sabauda Gallery.
To find out about the scheduled events and get more information, click this link Royal Museums.
- Egyptian Museum – Open on August 14 from 9 AM to 6:30 PM and on Ferragosto from 9 AM to 9 PM.
- The Venaria Reale, its Gardens, exhibitions, and Mandria Castle will also be open on Ferragosto, from 10 AM to 6:30 PM.
For information on exhibitions and events, please visit the Venaria.
If you’d like to explore the Royal Residences around Turin, you can find all the useful information to plan your itinerary here.
Nature
Are you looking for some relief from the summer heat in the city?
The Rock Garden offers a serene oasis for all Torinese. Even though it’s in the city center, you’ll feel as if you’re in a secluded garden, surrounded by streams, trees, and little bridges. Here, you can admire some of the sculptures by the Gardener Poet of Turin.
Ferragosto in Turin – Where to Eat
Start your morning right at Caffè Elena, located in the picturesque Piazza Vittorio. You should know that Caffè Elena is one of the city’s ‘Historic Cafes’ that has preserved the decor and subtle ambiance of the 20th century.
This café is historic because, in the early 20th century, Giuseppe Carpano perfected the recipe for the vermouth, a white wine elixir infused with herbs, invented by his ancestor in the 18th century.
Imagine, it was also a beloved spot for the renowned poet and novelist Cesare Pavese, who found inspiration at its tables.
A café to be experienced at all hours, from breakfast in the morning to aperitifs and post-dinner cocktails crafted by the creative bartender Mattia Griffa.
I want to highlight La Rivendita2, the second establishment by the great Davide Terenzio Pinto. I’m a regular at Affini, the historic place in San Salvario where you can enjoy Vermouth Anselmo.
La Rivendita 2, “the shop of ruinous happiness and similarities,” is located in the heart of Turin, in Piazza della Repubblica, where the famous Porta Palazzo market takes place during the day.
As many of you may know, the Central Market has opened in Turin. What better opportunity to try something delicious, sourced locally in an original setting in the city’s heart? I’m leaving you the link to Central Market so you can check out the scheduled events for Ferragosto.
If you’re looking for a tasty treat, you must try the trapizzino in one of Turin’s lovely squares, Piazza Carlina. The Trapizzino & Vineria offers a perfect pairing for a delicious aperitif in the heart of Turin.
For Lunch and Dinner
You absolutely must try one of the famous Torinese Piole. The article is continuously updated, and as I try new places, I’ll add my personal reviews.
Please let me know if you know of any venues that will remain open, so I can recommend them to tourists and locals spending Ferragosto in the city.
Extra Tips
Are you in the mood for a day trip? Then I recommend reading Turin and Surroundings: Discovering the Royal Residences.
Tours in Turin
So, what can I say? We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Turin this Ferragosto!
