Turin (Torino to the locals) was surprising. There was not much information online or in the travel apps I'd downloaded, but there was much to see! Tourism promotion is apparently not a strong suit of the city. When I arrived, it was late afternoon, and I wasn't feeling all that well. I got to my hotel, took a bit of a rest, and by the time I considered dinner, it was pouring rain. I didn't venture very far, and was glad to have a few snacks in my bag. The next morning I headed to the tourist office, which was understaffed and very busy. I got a detailed map, and a few pieces of information there (there's a church on a hill and a funicular???), and found out which sites were open. I had discovered that
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