Turin esoteric tour: the definitive guide to the City of Magic

The mysterious aura surrounding Turin is well known to esoteric enthusiasts, but it is clearly perceived by anyone visiting the capital of Piedmont. Walking through its streets, you can feel a mystical and mysterious atmosphere, given by some particular places and buildings, which have kept their sacred role over the centuries thanks to myths, legends, and ancient beliefs.

Turin is indeed an extremely important esoteric spot, globally acclaimed because, according to experts, it is considered a point of the White Magic triangle, along with Prague and Lyon, and a point of the Black Magic triangle, along with San Francisco and London, at the same time.

So let's explore this magical city on our tour of the spots in esoteric Turin.

Nowadays, when we think about the capital of Piedmont, we mainly remember the splendor of the Savoy era, which still survives in the elegant buildings, the glories of Fiat and the industrial economic boom, and the Mole Antonelliana, which dominates the skyline. Yet Turin is one of the most esoteric places in Italy, as well as one of the most significant cities in the world from this point of view. Here, the spiritual dimension, between angelic and demonic elements, is the most fascinating and pervasive feature.

The Piedmontese capital hosts an esotericism festival, which usually takes place in July and consists of various photographic displays, exhibitions, events, and conferences held at the Esoteric Academy of Turin.

It is also identified as a Masonic city. The fountain in Piazza Solferino, for example, is said to represent a real starting point on the initiation for Masonic rites.

Finally, the sinister and fascinating atmosphere inspired the famous director Dario Argento, who shot most of his films here.

But even in its structure, Turin is divided in half, with a darker area and a brighter one. In the eastern part, where the sun rises, there are signs linked to “good magic,” - growth and positive energies - while in the western part there are cemeteries and prisons - where energies are darker. Two sides of the same coin, two equal and opposite forces engaged in an eternal “struggle” that cannot fail to be perceived.

Today, we will explore both of these areas, visiting the main sites of esoteric Turin and letting ourselves be enchanted by its mystical flows.

Why did Turin become one of the places of White Magic?

According to the legend it is because it was built where the Po, known as the River of the Sun, and the Dora, known as the River of the Moon, meet. In addition to this, the 45th parallel also passes through Turin, which according to esoteric beliefs is an accumulator of positive energy.

Let's discover together the architectural works that help identify Turin as a pole of beneficent magic.

Let's begin our Turin esoteric tour on the slopes of a hill, on the banks of the river Po; here lies the Church of the Great Mother, an unmissable place steeped in white magic.

Esoteric experts claim that the two statues the entrance of the church, representing Faith and Religion, point to the place where the Holy Grail, the famous chalice of the Last Supper, is hidden. In fact, one of the two statues holds a cup while the other indicates with its gaze the path to follow to find the precious relic.

The epicentre of good energy in Turin is in Piazza Castello and is particularly identified with the statue of the Triton. Two statues of the Dioscuri, like guardians at the doors of hell, stand along the gate of the Royal Palace and mark the boundary line separating the 'white' area of the city from the 'black' one. 

This fountain in Piazza Solferino represents two women, Spring and Summer, and two men, Autumn and Winter. Water is poured from large wineskins indicating the zodiac signs of Aquarius and Aries: it is the knowledge that flows and it is given to Mankind - a strongly positive symbolism. Due to its shape, the fountain is clearly inspired by Masonic symbolism.

One of the world-famous symbols of Turin is also an esoteric symbol of White Magic, the Mole Antonelliana, headquarters of the Cinema Museum. In esoteric language, this would be an enormous antenna stretching from the earth towards the sky, spreading positive energy into the world. According to some, the Holy Grail is stored here.

The good forces contend for Turin with powerful evil forces, so that the city has earned the name “city of the Devil”. On this Turin esoteric tour, we will also take you to discover sinister, disturbing, mysterious places that seem to have gathered dark energies for centuries. 

Let's see which stops are not to be missed when exploring Turin, identified as a center of Black Magic.

The dark heart of the city is definitely Piazza Statuto, as opposed to Piazza Castello. The negative vibes of this square are due to the fact that this was the site of the Val Occisorum, the place where prisoners were executed.

An ancient necropolis has been found underground, while inside the Piazza there are some very interesting esoteric monuments. The first is the Frejus Monument, in memory of the miners who died during the tunnelling works: according to some, the structure has clear esoteric features - the angel on the top that would represent Lucifer, facing west.

The second monument is the Geodesic Obelisk, with an astrolabe on the top, the heart of evil powers. 

In Via Lessona, near Piazza Statuto, lies the Domus Marozzo, where, according to legend, Nostradamus was hosted. The famous prophet had come to the city to cure the sterility of Marguerite Valois, the wife of King Emanuele Filiberto. It is said that on these very walls Nostradamsu engraved the inscription "Nostradamus stayed here, where Paradise, Hell and Purgatory are. I am the Victory, who gives me honor shall have glory, who despises me will be ruined".

The name of this palace leaves no room for doubt: it's actually an evil place!

In particular, the door of the Devil's Palace is linked to countless disturbing stories of murders and mysterious disappearances; at its centre stands a clapper representing Lucifer himself. Legend has it that the Devil built the door and placed it there to imprison a sorcerer who had the audacity to summon him.

Speaking again of the Lord of Darkness, in Via Lacaris, where nowadays there's bank, was formerly the headquarters of the Masonic Lodge.

If you look closely at the base of the building, you can see two eyed-shaped slits that seem to eerily stare at you. Originally, these crevices must have been either vents or light points for the underground rooms. But their peculiar shape, filtered by the evocative atmosphere of the city, has led them to be identified as the Devil's Eyes, undoubtedly a symbol of negative energies.

In ancient times, prisons stood in Via Corte d'Appello, in the western part of the city. Where Corso Regina Margherita and Corso Valdocchio meet today, in the so-called Rondò della Forca, there used to be a gallows, the place where, until 1863, people sentenced to death passed away. Even further back in time, this place was known as Val Occisorum, where criminals were first crucified and then buried.

The magical atmosphere of Turin makes this destination unique. It is not only a regal city, the home of Italian Art Nouveau and the first capital of Italy with a Central European flavor, but rather a unique place due to its special vibes - and with which the Turinese, perhaps with a hint of irony, coexist peacefully. 

So if you are fascinated by “dark matters” and want to experience them firsthand, or if this bizarre mix of holy and profane intrigues you, Turin could be the perfect destination: all you have to do is let yourself be guided by its strange forces.