Chapter 139: Unreasonable and irresistible

There's no better way to get around Turin than on foot, and the streets are lined with elegant arcades that make it a pleasant stroll.

The first thing Medanzo took them to visit was the statue of the cathedral, which is not very large in its name, but is only famous for its collection of holy relics, the "Shroud of Jesus".

The "Shroud of Jesus" was a piece of linen, and the four were surprised to find that there was a humanoid mark on the cloth, and it was not known whether it was originally printed or later. Although the shroud has never been officially declared credible, people are still willing to believe that it is fake, so it is collected and revered, and regarded as a national treasure, Medanzo said.

The four of them curiously asked Medanzo if the shroud was real. Medanzo smiled and winked at them. It seems that not all legends have a basis.

Leaving the cathedral, Medanzo took them to Piazza San Carlo, the largest square in the city center. The Baroque architectural ensemble has earned this square a reputation as a studio of Turin. In the center of the square stands the equestrian statue of Emanuele Filiberto, a statue by Marocetti that has become a symbol of the city.

She Wei looked at the buildings on both sides and fell into a frenzied drawing, the pen in her hand kept rustling, as if she was actually playing a symphony, and soon the vivid painting jumped onto the paper, and even Medanzo couldn't help but admire her talent.

Their next stop is the Royal Palace, which has eight marble statues of the most important Neapolitan kings of the past on eight huge walls, imbued with the charm of Baroque architecture. In the Royal Garden behind the palace, there is a huge double staircase leading to the royal apartments, but it is now the National Library. In addition to the small court theatre and the National Library, the palace also displays the living rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, porcelain, furniture, paintings, works of art, and a tattered 5th-century Coptic Bible.

This time it was Bai Luochuan's turn to go crazy, if it weren't for the limited time, he really wanted to soak in the library and not leave.

Reluctantly leaving the library of the palace, Medanzo showed them around two more palaces and squares, and when he saw that several of them were slightly tired, he offered to take them to a big meal.

Wu Xiaoluo was already a little aesthetically tired after seeing the dazzling magnificent buildings and artworks, and when she heard the word "eat", she suddenly came to her senses again, and followed Mei Danzo in a hurry, looking forward to the big meal he said.

Across the street, you will find the Po River, a 100-meter-wide river that flows down from the east side of the city and becomes gentle when it reaches the center of the city. Because of it, Turin is known as the "Left Bank" of Italy. However, it is not the "Left Bank of Culture", because its cultural status is far inferior to that of Milan and Florence, but it can definitely be called the "Left Bank of Industry" in Italy. You can see red brick factories and towering chimneys all over the street, and the roads are full of Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo, and there are very few foreign cars.

Before eating, Langxing strongly requested a detour to see the famous Fiat Automobile Museum.

Wu Xiaoluo: ""

A man's passion for cars is always so unreasonable.

It is said that the automobile museum is only two floors, and it exhibits cars and automobile posters from various eras, many of which are masterpieces. Langxing naturally took a lot of photos, and he didn't pull Wu Xiaoluo to take a few photos.

Wu Xiaoluo: ""

Eating is the main thing, okay?

When it was finally time to eat, Medanzo and Langxing chatted about football again on the way to the restaurant. Medanzo said that more than half of the population of Turin, a small city, is associated with the "fiat". It is no exaggeration to say that the lifeblood of Turin's economy is firmly controlled by this car brand. After Fiat's Agnelli family took over Juventus, the team grew rapidly, and the success of winning the league championship many times made Turin a well-deserved capital of Italian football, so Turinese people were proud when they mentioned Juventus.

The two chatted all the way about football, and the foodie Wu Xiaoluo and the nerdy scholar Bai Luochuan almost fell asleep listening to it.

She Wei was busy sorting out her architectural sketches, and then took photos and sent them to Ao Chen, the prince of the East China Sea, who was far away on Roselle Island and was also an architectural design freak, so she didn't listen to the conversation between the two.

A man's obsession with football is always unreasonable.

Restaurants in Turin are concentrated in the city center and on the banks of the Po River, and there are many Chinese restaurants, which should be southern cuisine by looking at the name on the plaque, but Medanzo said that the so-called Chinese food has been transformed into an Italian taste, so it is better to choose local cuisine in Turin.

"In Turin, you can try all kinds of cuisine, but an aperitif before a meal is the first thing to do. Medanzo said to a couple of rookies before ordering.

Then, in the process of eating, she patiently introduced Wu Xiaoluo to the food culture that she was very interested in.

In Turin, you must eat truffles, Barolo wine, and chocolate.

Truffles are a fungus that grows underground and hides between the roots of broadleaf trees. Black truffles have a light and mild taste, and the smell weakens during cooking. The white truffle, a close relative of the royal family, has a strong flavor and retains its original aroma when cooked with pasta, risotto or any meat. Italy's most prized white truffle comes from the vicinity of Turin and is only produced in late autumn in a few regions and is expensive. White truffles typically cost more than $1,000 pounds, which is ten times as high as black truffles. In restaurants, waiters slice truffles as thin as wafers into their meals, and the number of slices determines the price.

Barolo wines are as red as pomegranates in colour and mellow in taste, made from the finest "Nebbiolo" grapes. "Nebbiolo" is derived from the Italian word "nbb", which means "fog". The grapes are harvested at the end of October, when a thick fog covers the Barolo region. Barolo wines are made for a minimum of three years, but are generally eight years old before they can be sold. The fine Barolo wines are considered to be the best wines in Italy.

In the mid-18th century, Turin's politicians, artists and aristocrats often met in fine cafés to taste the hot Botherin Chocolate, a mixture of hot chocolate, espresso and whipped cream, which has become a tradition and has remained to this day.

Wu Xiaoluo listened carefully while eating the food he said, as if listening to a beautiful chant, and gradually reveled in his charming voice.

Although she is face-blind, she is also voice-controlled, and she is especially resistant to Medanzo's deep, alcohol-like voice.

"The soup is on your face, snack. Langxing wiped the soup off her face with a napkin, and his tone was a little apprehensive. I didn't expect Xiao Luo to be an uncle, he can actually speak in a deep voice!