Porta Palazzo Market

There’s no better way to discover a city’s soul than by wandering through its market. Here in Piazza della Porta Palazzo, you’re standing in front of the largest market in Turin. With more than a thousand vendors, it’s considered the biggest open-air market in Europe. If it’s open during your visit, feel free to step into the maze of stalls and taste everything the region has to offer. You’ll quickly realise that Italy goes far beyond pasta and pizza! If you're not sure what local specialties to try during your stay in Turin, here are some typical Piedmontese dishes you absolutely must taste! To start, go for agnolotti, small square ravioli filled with a blend of meat and crumbled grissini, delicious with sage butter or a creamy walnut sauce. For the main course, treat yourself to the tender leg of young goat with truffle cream, traditional Piedmontese-style beef, or some of the region’s famously delicious lamb.Truffle risotto is another classic, and you might be surprised to learn that garlic snails and frog legs are also considered delicacies in Piedmont. When it comes to cheese, remember that you’re in the Alps, so you won’t be disappointed. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’re in luck. This region is famous for its chocolate and hazelnuts. You’ll find plenty of treats to sweeten your culinary journey, such as Gianduia, the artisanal version of hazelnut spread; pannacotta, which originated here; zabaglione, said to have been invented in Turin; the Bicerin, a rich coffee with hot chocolate and cream; or the Nocciolini di Chivasso, consisting of crisp little hazelnut meringues. With all those mouth-watering options, I’ll leave you to explore the market at your own pace!