In the heart of Torino, on the piano nobile of the 17th-century Palazzo Graneri della Roccia, a few steps from the Mole Antonelliana, the National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento and Piazza Castello, the Circolo dei lettori has its headquarters. The cultural centre, founded in 2006, is dedicated to the promotion of culture, books and reading. Ten rooms available for visitors to meet, read and study and the Barney’s cafeteria – open for breakfast, lunch, aperitifs and brunch – make for a cosy and unique space. The ancient staircase of honour leads to the Gallery, decorated with statues and precious chandeliers. Overlooking the Gallery is the central hall, one of the largest in Torino, decorated with fine friezes and stuccoes. Where Arturo Toscanini once played his music, visitors can now listen to great contemporary writers talk about their books and tell stories. Surrounded by the fascinating atmosphere of an ancient palace with modern touches, you can organise conventions, kick-off meetings, conferences and meetings, press conferences, openings, product launches and shootings, corporate events, round tables, workshops and celebrate your special moments.
Contacts
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Human Resources
Location of the structure and access routes
Congress areas
List of halls
Total number of employees: 24
Languages spoken by staff: FRENCH, ENGLISH, ITALIAN
Director of Conferences: Laura Capitaneo
Period Open: Annual
Distance from airport in kilometres: 20,0
Distance from motorway turn-off in kilometres: 8,0
Distance from railway station in kilometres: 2,0
Nearest public transport available: 8, 55, 56, 61
Internal conference areas available
Total Number of Rooms: 4
Total Capacity of the Rooms: 250
Maximum number of seats in the largest room: 100
Common areas of the conference area
Unsupervised cloakroom: Yes
Sala Grande
Total Number of Seats: 99
Surface area (m2): 106,08
Length (m): 14,00
Width (m): 12,00
Ceiling Height (m): 10,00
Capacity Theatre: 99
Type of Chairs: chairs
Type of Table for Speakers: fixed
Type of Room: no subdivisible
Number of Seats at the Speakers' Table: 6
General services of room: Disabled access, Fire-fighting devices, Air-conditioning, Dimming lighting system, Natural daylight, Black-out, Platform/Stage, Podium, Speakers’ table, Emergency exits
Audio equipment: Sound system, Amplification system, Microphones, Microphone on speakers’table
Video equipment: System of video recording, Frame-screen, Powered screen
Computer and telecom equipment: wi-fi
Sala Gioco
Total Number of Seats: 59
Total Number Standing: 70
Surface area (m2): 82,50
Length (m): 11,00
Width (m): 7,50
Ceiling Height (m): 10,00
Capacity Theatre: 70
Capacity for Cocktail Party: 70
Type of Chairs: chairs
Type of Table for Speakers: mobile
Type of Room: no subdivisible
General services of room: Disabled access, Fire-fighting devices, Air-conditioning, Natural daylight, Black-out, Podium, Emergency exits
Audio equipment: Sound system, Amplification system, Microphones, Microphone on speakers’table
Video equipment: Tv/Monitor
Computer and telecom equipment: wi-fi
Sala Musica
Total Number of Seats: 40
Surface area (m2): 64,40
Length (m): 9,20
Width (m): 7,00
Ceiling Height (m): 10,00
Capacity Theatre: 40
Type of Chairs: chairs
Type of Table for Speakers: mobile
Type of Room: no subdivisible
Number of Seats at the Speakers' Table: 4
General services of room: Disabled access, Fire-fighting devices, Natural daylight, Black-out, Podium, Speakers’ table, Emergency exits
Audio equipment: Sound system, Amplification system, Microphones, Microphone on speakers’table
Video equipment: Frame-screen, Tv/Monitor, Powered screen
Computer and telecom equipment: wi-fi
Sala Biblioteca
Total Number of Seats: 60
Total Number Standing: 40
Surface area (m2): 60,50
Length (m): 9,11
Width (m): 6,65
Ceiling Height (m): 10,00
Capacity Theatre: 60
Capacity for Cocktail Party: 40
Type of Chairs: chairs
Type of Table for Speakers: mobile
Type of Room: no subdivisible
General services of room: Disabled access, Fire-fighting devices, Natural daylight, Black-out, Podium, Emergency exits
Audio equipment: Sound system, Amplification system, Microphones, Microphone on speakers’table
Video equipment: Tv/Monitor
Computer and telecom equipment: wi-fi