Longest Arcades in Turin, Italy

Freelance Photographer Edoardo Lavagno takes us to northwest Italy where the Alps meet the narrow alleyways of Turin and architecture from centuries past meets modern. Take a walk along the Po River by checking out his feed: @ikhals.

Name: Edoardo Lavagno

Place you live: Turin, Italy

Occupation: Freelance photographer

Preoccupation: Photography, what else?!

Place your Instagrams were taken? Turin

Can you sum up Turin? Turin is a highly populated city in northwest Italy surrounded by the Alps. It has a rich culture and history; you can drive down the large avenues and walk between the very narrow alleys. Here you can see magnificent buildings erected in centuries past alongside the most modern architecture.

What is a perfect day in Turin? Walking around the city center while eating delicious Italian food under a bright sky and a warm sun.

If Turin was a person or character who would it be and why? Turin, as well as Italy as a whole, is a complicated character. I think it could be anyone you want it to be!

How long have you been using Instagram? Since 2013

Do you shoot with your phone or other cameras or both? Both

What is your editing process? I edit all of my shots in Lightroom with my custom presets.

Has Instagram/phoneography affected how you shoot? Oh yes, I discovered my passion for photography from taking shot with a smartphone!

Can you give a couple tips to aspiring Instagram photographers? Do what you want, always. And have fun!

Who are your three favorite Instagrammers? @rockkhound, @jnsilva, @chuck

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City:Turin

Best place to eat:

Amici Miei

Best place to drink:

The Mad Dog

Best outdoor activity:

Cycling or walking along the Po River

Must do:

Visit the Mole Antonelliana, the tallest building in the city.

Local tip:

Don’t worry about the weather. Turin has the longest arcades in Europe (18km), so you can walk everywhere!