Parella: Historic Parks and Villas in Turin’s District

Parella combines an urban setting with historic parks and remarkable buildings. The Turin district is suitable for travellers who want to shape their stay not only around accommodation, but also around culture, architecture and green spaces. The Parco della Tesoriera, the Parco Carrara and several buildings with a history of their own are the main attractions.

Parks with a Distinctive Character

The Parco della Tesoriera is located in Turin’s Parella district. The Villa Sartirana, also known as Villa Tesoriera, is situated within its grounds and dates back to the 18th century. The villa is surrounded by a large French-style lawn. The park therefore has a clear historical focus, where architecture and landscaped grounds come together.

Villa Sartirana also houses the city’s Andrea della Corte Music Library. This allows visitors interested in culture to combine the park with an insight into Turin’s musical heritage. Those who wish to take different interests into account when planning their trip will therefore find in Parella both a place for landscape impressions and a connection to the city’s culture.

Historic Farm Courtyards and Architecture

Another important place is the Parco Carrara, which also belongs to Turin’s Parella district. The Dora Riparia runs through the park. The Parco Carrara is home to the Cascina La Marchesa, a rural farm complex dating from the 17th century. It is considered a rare example of a neoclassical rural farm complex in the greater Turin area.

The Cascina La Marchesa creates a different focus from Villa Sartirana: here, the history of rural architecture takes centre stage. Together with the park and the Dora Riparia, it forms a destination for visitors who want to discover historic buildings not in isolation, but in connection with their surroundings. The two parks therefore give Parella different cultural and landscape points of interest.

Another noteworthy building is Villa Arduino. The Neo-Gothic building is located in Turin’s Parella district and was designed in 1928 by architect Paolo Napione for building contractor Giuseppe Arduino. The year and the Neo-Gothic style make Villa Arduino a distinct architectural point of interest within the district.

Parella as a Starting Point for Trip Planning

Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Parella can take their preferred focus for the trip into account when choosing a location. The Parco della Tesoriera directs attention to Villa Sartirana, the French-style lawn and the Andrea della Corte Music Library. In the Parco Carrara, by contrast, the focus is on the Dora Riparia and the Cascina La Marchesa. Bus line 65 provides a direct connection from Piazza Vittorio Veneto to the Parco Carrara.

The Officina Verde Tonolli is also part of Parella. It is a place for raising awareness of environmental issues and caring for green spaces. It thus complements the historic parks and buildings with a contemporary connection to nature and urban greenery. For families and other travellers who want to combine culture with varied experiences, this makes it possible to plan a stay around different interests, without every day having to have the same character.

More Places to Include in Your Plans

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Parella, you can also include Cinzano, Venaria Reale, Borgofranco D'ivrea, San Giusto Canavese, San Mauro Torinese, Didiero, San Maurizio Canavese and Villar Perosa in your further research.

For the overarching travel overview: Turin.