Parco del Valentino
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Stretched along the banks of the Po, the Parco del Valentino is Torino's green lung, loved for its tree-lined avenues, its castle and the famous Borgo Medievale. Your treasure map takes you into one of the oldest and most charming city parks in Italy.
History
The Parco del Valentino is one of the oldest public parks in Italy, opened to the citizens in the mid-19th century. It stretches along the left bank of the river Po. Its name comes from the Castello del Valentino, a former Savoy residence around which the green area grew. Over time the park has become the place where the Torinesi go for walks, events and leisure.
What to see
The park offers wide tree-lined avenues, lawns and flowerbeds overlooking the river. Its historic heart is the Castello del Valentino, a 17th-century Savoy residence that now houses the Department of Architecture of the Politecnico, and which is also one of the Savoy Residences protected by UNESCO.
Another attraction is the Borgo Medievale, a reconstruction of a 15th-century village and castle built in 1884 for an exhibition. Inside the park there is also a rock garden with fountains.
Curiosities
Although it is a 19th-century reconstruction, the Borgo Medievale faithfully reproduces the look of a genuine 15th-century Piedmontese village, based on real models from the region.
Visiting
The park is freely accessible on foot and by bike. Strolling through the Borgo Medievale is free, while visiting inside the castle of the Borgo requires a ticket. It is easy to reach from the city centre.
