Food festivals and events in Torino e Dintorni 2026
“Turin and its surroundings offer refined gastronomic traditions, from bicerin to gianduiotto, set among royal palaces and historic markets.”
Savoyard elegance
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Fiera della tinca e dell'asparago
Gianduiotto
A small chocolate invented in Turin in 1865, made with hazelnut paste and cocoa.
Festa delle Fragole
Grissino Torinese
Crispy elongated breadstick invented in 1679 by Turinese baker Antonio Brunero.
Turin is Italy's chocolate capital: the Gianduiotto (1865) and the Bicerin (1763) were both born here.
The grissino was invented in 1679 for the young Duke Vittorio Amedeo II, who had difficulty digesting bread.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Vermouth di Torino
Aromatized wine invented in Turin in 1786 by Antonio Benedetto Carpana.
Toma Piemontese
Cow's milk cheese with semi-cooked paste from the Piedmont Alpine valleys.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Residenze Sabaude
Complex of royal residences of the House of Savoy, including Palazzo Reale, Venaria and Stupinigi.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Ostensione della Sacra Sindone
Public exposition of the Holy Shroud in Turin's Cathedral, an extraordinary event that attracts millions of pilgrims.
Cioccolatò
Festival of artisanal chocolate featuring master chocolatiers from around the world.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Naturale La Mandria
Large green area on the outskirts of Turin featuring the Reggia di Venaria.
Parco del Gran Bosco di Salbertrand
Alpine forest in the Val di Susa with centuries-old firs and larches.
Personaggi Illustri
Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour
StatesmanArchitect of Italian Unification, native of Turin, first President of the Council.
Guido Gobino
Master ChocolatierHeir to Turin's chocolate tradition, celebrated for his Gianduiotto.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Turin was Italy's first capital (1861-1865) and houses the Holy Shroud.”
“The Mole Antonelliana, Turin's symbol, was designed as a synagogue and stands 167 meters tall.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Turin and Surroundings?expand_more
In Turin and Surroundings, there are 4 protected designation products, including: Gianduiotto (PAT), Grissino Torinese (PAT), Vermouth di Torino (PGI), Toma Piemontese (PDO).
2What should you eat in Turin and Surroundings?expand_more
Typical dishes of Turin and Surroundings include: Bicerin, Fritto misto alla piemontese, Bollito misto piemontese, and Bagna càuda. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Turin and Surroundings?expand_more
Turin and Surroundings have 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Residenze Sabaude (Cultural, 1997).
4What are the most famous festivals in Turin and Surroundings?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Turin and Surroundings are: Cioccolatò (Turin, November); Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre (Turin, September-October, biennial); Festa di San Giovanni (Turin, June 24).
5What natural parks are in Turin and Surroundings?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Turin and Surroundings include: Parco Naturale La Mandria (Regional Park), Parco del Gran Bosco di Salbertrand (Regional Park).
6Who organizes festivals in Turin and Surroundings?expand_more
Festivals in Turin and Surroundings are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Torino and the Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino. These associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.