Studying Italian in Turin means experiencing an elegant city, rich in history and culture, but also surprisingly young and lively. Thanks to the numerous university courses, every year thousands of Italian and international students choose the Piedmontese capital for their studies.
Would you like know which are the best neighborhoods to spend your free time after class? Where to make friends, have an aperitif or participate in university life? Here is a guide to the students’ favourite places.
San Salvario: the heart of Turin's nightlife
Not far from Porta Nuova station and the historic centre, San Salvario is one of the landmarks of Turin's nightlife. Its multicultural atmosphere is livened up by bistros, cocktail bars, pubs, international restaurants and clubs with live music.
The atmosphere is relaxed and informal: groups of students and young people of all nationalities love to go there until late in the evening, especially during the summer.
San Salvario is also the ideal place to try the ritual of the Turin aperitif, a much-loved tradition that allows you to enjoy a drink accompanied by a rich buffet of local specialties. The Scuola Leonardo in Turin, as one of its activities for your free time, every week offers a new location for the aperitif ritual andSan Salvario is where many of our favorite places are located.
Vanchiglia: the creative student district
In recent years, Vanchiglia has become one of the most popular neighborhoods for university students, thanks above all to its location, just a few minutes from the Luigi Einaudi Campus, which makes it one of the favorite meeting points for university students. Here you will find independent cafes, bookstores, alternative clubs, cultural spaces and small restaurants where you can meet after class.
During the day, the neighborhood is perfect for studying over a good cup of coffee; in the evening it comes alive with concerts, cultural events and clubs attended mainly by students and young professionals.
Piazza Santa Giulia: the university students' living room
One of the most iconic places for student life is certainly Piazza Santa Giulia, famous above all for its benches, where on spring and summer evenings hundreds of young people meet simply to chat, listen to music and meet new people.
It is one of the best places for those who are new to the city and want to make friends in a spontaneous and international environment.
The Murazzi del Po: a very evocative location along the river
The Murazzi del Po, the ancient arches along the river, are home to clubs, cocktail bars and spaces dedicated to live music. Walking along the Po at sunset is one of the most pleasant experiences in the city and is a meeting place for many young people.
The traditions and superstitions of Turin’s students
Like in any university city, in Turin, too, there are traditions and superstitions that concern university students. The most famous undoubtedly concerns the Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of the city and one of its panoramic points.
To fend off bad luck, students should not climb the Mole before graduation, lest their degree is delayed. For this reason, many university students wait until they have graduated before visiting the Mole.
Another curious superstition concerns Palazzo Nuovo, the historic seat of the humanities faculties of the University of Turin. Rumour has it that students should avoid sitting or standing on the grand main staircase before graduation so as not to "attract bad luck" during their university career. It is a tradition handed down for generations that is still followed by many today.
A perfect city to live and study
Turin offers a perfect balance between study and free time. Thanks to its small size, it is easy to get around on foot, by bicycle or by public transport. In addition, the cost of living is generally lower than in other major Italian cities, which is highly valued by international students.
Between historic libraries, elegant cafes, museums, parks and a lively cultural scene, every day can turn into an opportunity to practise Italian and meet people from all over the world.
Learn Italian by experiencing the city
Attending a course at the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Turin means not only learning the Italian language in the classroom, but also enjoying an authentic cultural experience.
After the lessons you can easily reach San Salvario, Vanchiglia, Piazza Santa Giulia or the Murazzi, participate in the activities organised by the school and share daily life in Turin.
The best way to learn a language is to practise it every day, sharing experiences, conversations, and unforgettable moments with students from all over the world. Studying Italian in Turin with the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is an experience you absolutely must try. The city combines tradition, innovation, culture and a vibrant international community, offering the perfect context to learn Italian and feel at home immediately.
If the idea of attending an Italian course in Turin appeals to you, contact us, we will be happy to provide you with all the information you need. In the meantime, follow us on social media to discover all the wonders of the city and the activities organised by the school for our international students who attend courses at all levels, from beginners to advanced!
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