Lingotto

[london1967]

I'm in Turin at my parents' for a long week-end and yesterday I went to visit the old Lingotto Fiat factory.
It was my first time there and also the first time I took the underground in the city. Linea 1 (the only one so far!) was extended last year to Lingotto. 
But the journey started on an old fashioned tram

Comments

[danthered]

Oooooowow, that looks like some tour-and I love the wooden tram seat inserts!

(Also, it's fun to say "Magneti-Marelli Carello", which is/was a Fiat company)

[london1967]

And I bet that you pronounce Magneti the right way too!

[danthered]

…and "Carello". And "Manicotti". And I know the difference between "lasagna" and "lasagne". But if we venture much further I'm afraid the illusion breaks down. ;o)

[joebehrsandiego]

Both very interesting and very scenic; thanks for sharing the day with us.

The Fiat 500 has been on sale here in the U.S. for awhile now. It's too tiny for my tastes but is well-designed, fun and seems to be well-made. Looking forward to seeing what the Alfa Romeo sedan next up for the U.S. is like!

[london1967]

Thank you, Joe.

I like the 500 although I prefer the original version, which was even smaller!

[midlife_crew]

Oh your photo-report is just wonderful I would so LOVE to see that factory! Photos are excellent.

[london1967]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed the photos.

[bobalone]

Interesting photos, but I don't think I missed much by not visiting there when I had the chance (to each their own, I guess.) Your choice of b/w for the photos is appropriate, I think. I look forward to seeing your photos of the via Roma with much more enthusiasm.

[london1967]

Well I was moved by curiosity to visit the place. It's part of our heritage!

Your life is just so darn cool

[piowapuff]

and arty!

Re: Your life is just so darn cool

[london1967]

Why, thank you. But I don't my life as being cool at all! lol