Photo Vomit Episode 2: Torino

A few weeks back, I participated in a program-wide trip to the city of Torino. Torino is a beautiful city and historically significant (the first capital of the united Italy). In the interest of brevity, here are some photos:

At the entrance to the Royal Savoy family residences (17th century)

From the gardens behind the palace complex. Alps in distance, former Fountain of Hercules at bottom.

Easily the most important segment of the residences: A French-style gallery connecting the royal apartments and other rooms.

Some of the detail in the gallery.

Myself in the gardens with the rear of the residences in background.

The Savoy family ruled parts of northwestern Italy since the 11th century, but is perhaps most renowned for beginning and, eventually, completing the unification of Italy in 1861. The Savoy dynasty also ruled over the Kingdom of Italy until just after WWI, when a republican form of government was elected.

Now for Torino proper:

Piazza San Carlo

More of Piazza San Carlo

The rear and medieval end of Palazzo Madama 

Just inside Palazzo Madama. 

Grandpappy of the unification, King Victor Emmanuel II.

Torino is a very interesting city. It feels much more modern than the very Renaissance style Florence and a lot of it bears a sort of French influence. I was lucky enough to visit it during the year of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. The former capital of Italy is currently alive with celebration. 

Now for the Egyptian Museum:

A few of the many mummies on exhibit.

Egyptian religious texts

Another preserved corpse.

Mummified cats

Statue of some Pharaoh

A sphynx statue

The Egyptian Museum in Torino is considered the second most important Egyptian Museum in the world (the first is in Cairo). The museum has tons on exhibit, including an impressive collection of all things mummified. Pottery, statues, and papyrus scrolls add to the appeal.