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Architecture of Turin - Buildings of Turin in the Great Buildings Online database: images, descriptions and sources.
Cityvox Turin - An interactive guide for Turin with addresses for dining, drinking, shopping, clubbing, visiting, and information on entertainment, accommodation, and daily life.
The Shroud of Turin - Photos and current information on Shroud research.
Turismo - The official site of the City of Turin provides a newsletter, with links to tourist information.
Turin Airport - Information about flights, means of transportation and local area.
Institute for Scientific Interchange - The ISI is an indipendent, private institution devoted to the encouragement, support and patronage of science. Research, education, events and opening positions.
Dojo Mokusho - Member of the Soto Zen school, following the teachings of the Master Taisen Deshimaru. Offers daily zazen practice.
Torino Liberty - A survey by Walter Gamba of Art Nouveau buildings in Turin. Interactive maps lead to photographs with dates, architects and commentary. Also a history of Art Nouveau in Italy, with bibliography.
Dialogo - Italian language school for foreigners. Application form and information on accommodations, policites, method, and schedule.
Tourism and Translations in Turin - Offers guided tours and translations online.
Extra Torino - Guide to the city. Includes history, culture leisure and facilities.
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