Fetta di Polenta, Turin

Name: Fetta di Polenta
Address: Via Giulia di Barolo 9, Turin, Italy

#120 among attractions in Turin

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Facts and practical information

Casa Scaccabarozzi, commonly known to the people of Turin as Fetta di polenta, is a historic building in Turin located in the Vanchiglia district, on the corner of Corso San Maurizio and Via Giulia di Barolo; in the past it was also known as "Casa luna" and "the sword." Its uniqueness and the origin of its nickname lie in its yellow ochre color and especially in the unique trapezoidal and very thin plan of the building, resembling a "slice of polenta" precisely, and causing one of the side elevations to measure just fifty-four centimeters.

Designed by Alessandro Antonelli, the official name comes from the surname of the architect's wife, Francesca Scaccabarozzi, a noblewoman originally from Cremona. The couple lived in the building for only a few years, later moving to the adjacent building, also designed by Antonelli, at 9 Vanchiglia Street, corner of Corso San Maurizio.

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 45°4'4"N, 7°41'49"E

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Via Giulia di Barolo 9Circoscrizione 7 (Vanchiglia)Turin Italy

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Fetta di Polenta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Cinema, Mole Antonelliana, Palazzo Madama, Gran Madre.

~1130 ftNW
Cinema museum in a landmark tower
National Museum of Cinema, Turin
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~1010 ftNW
Prominent landmark with cinema museum
Mole Antonelliana, Turin
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0.6 miW
Grand museum with antique and applied arts
Palazzo Madama, Turin
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~1790 ftS
Historic neoclassical Catholic church
Gran Madre, Turin
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0.6 miW
Ornate Baroque palace and museum
Palazzo Carignano, Turin
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0.6 miW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Museo Civico d'Arte Antica, Turin
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0.6 miS
Church
Monte dei Cappuccini, Turin
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0.6 miNW
Palace, Museum, History museum
Armeria Reale, Turin
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~1130 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Accorsi-Ometto Museum, Turin
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0.5 miSW
Natural sciences in a former hospital
Turin Museum of Natural History, Turin
12 min walk • The Turin Museum of Natural History was established in 1978 to house the natural history collections of the University of Turin and other collections of natural history, originated from specific research campaigns and donations.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Teatro Regio, Turin
13 min walk • The Teatro Regio is a prominent opera house and opera company in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Its season runs from October to June with the presentation of eight or nine operas given from five to twelve performances of each.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fetta di Polenta?

Nearby attractions include Mole Antonelliana, Turin (5 min walk), Santissima Annunziata, Turin (6 min walk), Accorsi-Ometto Museum, Turin (6 min walk), National Museum of Cinema, Turin (6 min walk).

How to get to Fetta di Polenta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fetta di Polenta:

Bus

San Maurizio - 565 • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)
Vanchiglia - 5043 • Lines: (N) 68v, N57 (2 min walk)

Tram

San Maurizio • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)
Vanchiglia • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)

Metro

Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (25 min walk)
Re Umberto • Lines: M1 (29 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (28 min walk)