Via Garibaldi (Garibaldi Street), Turin
Garibaldi Street in Turin is a pedestrian street. It may be the oldest street in the city. Long before it was called Garibaldi, it was the Decumanus Maximus of the Roman settlement of Julia Augusta Taurinorum. It connected the two main gates of the city, the Decumana Gate (Porta Decumana) and the Praetoria Gate (Porta Praetoria).
The Decumana Gate can be seen in the front towers of the Madama Palace. Praetoria Gate is now on Garibaldi Street, near Consolata square. Over time the road was known as Contrada Dora Grossa. By the 18th century, it had sidewalks and pavement, with fine churches built along its sides.
Following the Risorgimento and the unification of Italy, the street was named for modern Italy's greatest hero, Giuseppe Garibaldi. Along the way are the churches of the Holy Martyrs, the Holy Trinity, San Dalmazzo, the Scaglia di Verrua Palace, and Saluzzo di Paesana Palace.
Garibaldi Street runs from Castello Square to Statuto Square. It has no shortage of shops, restaurants, bars, and street vendors. It has been called "the Longest Pedestrian Street in Europe." It is always lively, especially on Saturday afternoons.
The Decumana Gate can be seen in the front towers of the Madama Palace. Praetoria Gate is now on Garibaldi Street, near Consolata square. Over time the road was known as Contrada Dora Grossa. By the 18th century, it had sidewalks and pavement, with fine churches built along its sides.
Following the Risorgimento and the unification of Italy, the street was named for modern Italy's greatest hero, Giuseppe Garibaldi. Along the way are the churches of the Holy Martyrs, the Holy Trinity, San Dalmazzo, the Scaglia di Verrua Palace, and Saluzzo di Paesana Palace.
Garibaldi Street runs from Castello Square to Statuto Square. It has no shortage of shops, restaurants, bars, and street vendors. It has been called "the Longest Pedestrian Street in Europe." It is always lively, especially on Saturday afternoons.
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Sight Name: Via Garibaldi (Garibaldi Street)
Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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A Roman colony called Julia Augusta Taurinorum was established in 28 BC. Today the city known as Turin is the capital city of the Piedmont region of Italy. The Romans planned the town as a grid. Garibaldi Street (via Garibaldi) today follows the pattern of the Roman north-south street.
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Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles