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The Victory Lighthouse, also known as the Maddalena Lighthouse, is a colossal monument dedicated to the Winged Victory, located at the top of the Memorial Park near the Maddalena Hill. The optics of the lighthouse are located in the torch held in the hands of the imposing bronze statue, a work by the Turinese sculptor Edoardo Rubino.

A popular destination for locals and tourists alike, somewhat removed from the – sometimes hectic – hustle and bustle of the megalopolis of Turin, the "Colle della Maddalena" is the highest peak in the surrounding area at almost 700 meters. However, the mountain is crowned not by a summit cross or other small sacred monument, but by a female figure from Roman mythology: "VICTORIA," the goddess of victory.

Very nice circular route

A few steps from the historic center of Carmagnola there is a protected area of great naturalistic interest: La Lanca di San Michele, an ancient riverbed, now abandoned, which has been transformed into a beautiful wetland rich in flora and fauna typical of the river environment and the Bosco del Gerbasso where, thanks to valuable scientific work, a strip of the original Po Valley plain forest has been recreated. Inside there is a beach, picnic area, observation points and many other points of interest.

The largest park in Turin, on top of the hill on the right bank of the Po, where you can take several easy walks

The water is currently almost empty and the stones are quite dirty. Behind it is a large blue construction container. Currently unsuitable as a photo subject.

It is located near the Isabella Bridge

The Fountain of the 12 Months, located in the Valentino Park, is the only remaining example of the architectural project done for the 1898 National Exhibition on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Albertine Statute. The fountain is located south of the Medieval Village, in the southern area of the Valentino Park and follows the slope of the land that descends towards the Po. As with numerous places and symbols of Turin, the history of the 12 Month Fountain is also linked to a legend. In fact, it is said that the fountain rises in the place where Fetonte, son of the God of the Sun, fell after taking possession of his father's chariot and causing the horses to run amok. Fetonte fell right into the river Po where centuries later the Romans founded the city of Augusta Taurinorum. The design of the fountain was entrusted to Carlo Ceppi, an important engineer and architect in the Turin area. The fountain is made up of an oval basin into which the water usually comes from a small central waterfall, but when I was there it was frozen and you couldn't notice it. The basin is then dominated by a terrace of the same shape on which there are four groups of statues representing the 4 rivers that flow through Turin: the Stura (represented by three female nudes), the Po (represented by a bearded figure), the Dora (represented by a shepherdess) and the Sangone (represented by a genius smiling at two lovers). The terrace is also enriched by statues that allegorically depict the 12 months. The architecture, the place and the legends associated with this fountain draw a romantic and fantastic aura that fascinates. If you are in Turin, drop by. ⛲