Turin Entertainment

  1. Al Bicerin

    The 1763-established Al Bicerin, beneath a 14th-century bell tower, takes its name from bicerin, a caffeine-charged hot drink of chocolate, coffee and cream. It also serves snacks such as chocolate on toast.

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  2. Cinema Massimo

    Near the Mole Antonelliana, the Massimo Multiplex offers an eclectic mix of films, mainly in English or at least with subtitles. One of its three screens is run by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, and showcases classic films from its huge film library.

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  3. Da Giancarlo

    Watch a mixed crowd (dreadlocked, suited, you name it) go right off after hours, with plenty of swaying (to the music, the fumo (pot) and the booze) and lots of laughs. An institution of the best kind - and recommmended by many as the proper way to end a real night out. Grungy, grotty and great.

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  4. Docks Home

    Away from the city centre, head to the thumping music venue of Docks Home, set in a converted 1912 warehouse.

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  5. Hiroshima Mon Amour

    One of Turin's oldest and best known discos/cultural venues, Hiroshima Mon Amour caters to all tastes. There's a room dedicated to drinking, another devoted to dancing to all styles of DJ'd music, and a third for live gigs. Among the many illustrious artists to have performed here are the Detroit Cobras, Bob Dylan and...Sigue Sigue Sputnik!

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  7. I Tre Galli

    Spacious and rustic, this is a fabulous spot for a drink any time, but most people come for the gourmet aperitivi snacks served on a buzzing pavement terrace.

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  8. Jammin'

    Disco bunnies rejoice! Jammin' is the club along the Murazzi strip for serious butt-shaking, hip-wiggling and move-busting. Recharge your batteries at the bar if you must, but remember - the dancefloor awaits... In summer there's a jumping outdoor dance area.

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  9. La Drogheria

    La Drogheria's sofas are coveted by a fun, unpretentious studenty crowd enjoying cheap drinks and aperitivi fare.

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  10. Pastis

    This boldly painted café/bar prides itself on 'food design', but its leafy terrace is also a primo spot for a cocktail.

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  11. Stadio delle Alpi

    Turin has two football teams, Torino Football Club (www.torinofc.it), and the wildly popular Juventus (www.juventus.it). Both play at the Stadio delle Alpi on the western edge of town, served by buses on match days. Tickets are hard to come by; check the websites for info, or ask at the tourist office.

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  13. Teatro Regio Torino

    More an opera house than a traditional theatre, the Regio dates back to 1740. However, little of the original interior remains after a fire gutted the theatre in 1936. Performances of opera, ballet and classical music are held here. For smaller performances, there's also the Teatro Regio Piccolo in the complex.

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