Via Pietro Micca is one of the historic streets in the center of Turin. It begins in Piazza Castello and ends in Piazza Solferino. It was built in the period 1885-1897, obliquely with respect to the road network, thus becoming one of the first streets to break the typical chessboard of the Roman Quadrilateral; because of its design it was nicknamed the Diagonal.
The architectural matrix of the street is the eclectic style; it was named after Pietro Micca, a name attributed to the soldier of the Savoy army believed to be the author of the explosion in one of the tunnels that ran under the military Citadel, provoked to prevent the invasion of French troops during the siege of Turin in 1706.
Beisde the long straight street which direct the view towards the Grattacielo SanPaolo at the end, I think the gorgeous building with the circular corner is another major eye catcher.
Location : Via Pietro Micca
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4 comments:
Beautiful for sure and perfect for the theme
MB
Such a beautiful view
I can see why it's one of the most photographed scenes in your city - it's lovely
Spectacular!
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