| WHERE
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In the centre of Turin, crossed by Via Roma which
links it to Piazza Castello and Piazza Carlo Felice |
| WHEN |
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It was designed by Carlo of Castellamonte in the
XVII century. It was called Piazza San Carlo after cardinal Carlo Borromeo, bishop of
Milan, who came to Turin on foot as a pilgrimage to visit the Holy Shroud. |
| HOW |
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It is a quadrangular square
surrounded by arcade, it measures 12 768 mq. In the center there’s a big bronze
statue (called "Caval 'd Brons) of Emanuele Filiberto I, Duke of Savoy, riding back
from the battle of St. Quentin (1557) |
| NOW |
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It’s the most elegant and prestigious square in
Turin, base of important institutions, like the Intesa Sanpaolo bank and the local
Goethe-Institut, and there are many famous cafés. |
| CURIOSITY |
 |
On a wall you can see French cannonballs from the
1704 siege |
