Have you heard the story of the old Casa Aurora? This farmhouse, right here on the corner of Corso Giulio Cesare and Corso Emilia, was the starting point for the entire Aurora district. While we stand here, imagine the bustling life that once filled this space. In the 19th century, Aurora transformed from a quiet rural corner into a thriving industrial hub, attracting workers from all corners of Italy. You can almost hear the cacophony of machinery, the shouts of artisans, the clatter of trams. The district housed countless factories, including Fiat Grandi Motori, whose imposing buildings still stand as silent reminders of Turin’s industrial past. In fact, Aurora was the largest working-class district in Turin during its industrial boom. Today, Aurora retains a spirit of resilience. Its multicultural fabric, rich with histories and traditions, speaks to its past and its future. The district is now a dynamic place, attracting students and artists, and undergoing constant revitalization and regeneration. You can feel that spirit in the air, a mixture of tradition and modernity, a hint of the urban transformation bubbling beneath the surface.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to