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.
Year of construction: 2006
Year of renovation: 2011
Via Bogino, 9 Palazzo Graneri della Roccia - 10123, Torino
Conference Venues
Common areas of the conference venue (sqm)
- Unattended cloakroom
Interior conference areas available
Total number of rooms
4
Total room capacity
250
Maximum number of seats in the largest room
100
List of rooms
Sala Grande
Total seating capacity at the speakers' table
6
Surface area (m²)
106
Length (m)
14
Width (m)
12
Ceiling height (m)
10
Theatre capacity
100
Chairs type
Chairs
Speaker table type
Fixed
Room type
Non-divisible
Generic room services
- 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 telematics equipment
- Wi-Fi
Sala Gioco
Surface area (m²)
82
Length (m)
11
Width (m)
7
Ceiling height (m)
10
Theatre capacity
59
Chairs type
Chairs
Speaker table type
Removable
Room type
Non-divisible
Generic room services
- 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 telematics equipment
- Wi-Fi
Sala Musica
Total seating capacity at the speakers' table
4
Surface area (m²)
64
Length (m)
9
Width (m)
7
Ceiling height (m)
10
Chairs type
Chairs
Speaker table type
Removable
Room type
Non-divisible
Generic room services
- 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 telematics equipment
- Wi-Fi
Sala Biblioteca
Surface area (m²)
60
Length (m)
9
Width (m)
6
Ceiling height (m)
10
Chairs type
Chairs
Speaker table type
Removable
Room type
Non-divisible
Generic room services
- 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 telematics equipment
- Wi-Fi