Markets in Turin - turin and beyond

What the difference between Balon and Grand Balon?

Posted on 27 March 20269 April 2026 by turinandbeyond.com

When I first moved to Turin, I kept hearing people mention Balon and Gran Balon. At first, I assumed they were the same market, just different names. It turns out they are related, but they are not exactly the same thing. Both markets take place in the historic Borgo Dora area of Turin and both are well known for […]

Why I Prefer Second-Hand Shopping in Italy

Posted on 30 January 20269 April 2026 by turinandbeyond.com

When I first moved to Italy, I really missed going charity shopping. I loved the idea of popping into a charity shop, browsing around, and sometimes finding a real little treasure. I used to go in just to look around, have a chat with the staff, and see what had come in. In the UK, […]