Turin - 18 stops - par 56
Torino is the setting for this full round of 18 holes. The map follows the real city layout, using its actual streets for the ball to roll. Landmarks like the Mole Antonelliana form the physical basis for the holes. This 11.6 km walk uses 42 portals to bridge the gaps between districts. Skip knows these corners well, from the grand piazzas to the hidden alleys where the crumbs are best. The total par for the round is 56.
The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.
Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.
Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.
In the heart of Turin, you will find the Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista. This Roman Catholic cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and serves as the seat of the Archbishops of Turin. Designed by architect Amedeo di Francesco da Settignano, the building is a blend of both Renaissance and baroque architecture styles. It is also recognized as an Italian national heritage. As you walk through the center of northern Italy, this parish church stands as a primary point of interest for those visiting the city.
You'll first notice the presence of the Biblioteca Nazionale Universitaria di Torino. It is a state public library that also functions as an academic and conservation library. Founded in 1720, this institution is recognized as Italian national heritage. If you enjoy a quieter pace, you'll fit right in with the 13,957 annual visitors who come here each year. I've seen plenty of folks get lost in the stacks while searching for old texts, though I personally prefer the view from the roof where the air is clear and the ledge is wide.
You might expect another civic institution, but the Museo Accorsi Ometto is actually a private art museum. Based in Turin, northern Italy, this site is recognized as Italian national heritage. It holds a unique place in the country's cultural history as chronologically the first decorative arts museum in Italy. The museum was established in 1999 and continues to draw 32,495 annual visitors. I've noticed the crowds are usually quite focused when they wander through these collections, which makes for a calm environment for any visitor. It is a wonderful example of a specialized museum in the heart of the city.
You might expect a simple doorway, but you are looking at the Porta Palatina. It is an archaeological site and a Roman Age city gate located in Turin, Italy. This structure was once a vital part of the city's defenses, providing access through the city walls of Julia Augusta Taurinorum from the North side. It constituted the Porta Principalis Dextra of the old town. I've seen plenty of things in this city, but these ancient stones have a certain weight to them that you can really feel.
Guarino Guarini is the architect of the Santuario della Consolata. This minor basilica in central Turin is a shrine built in the baroque architecture style. It is a Roman Catholic site dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Consolation. You can find the shrine located at the intersection of Via Consolata and Via Carlo Ignazio Giulio. This site serves as a Marian shrine within the region of Piedmont, Italy, where the architecture reflects the specific style used by Guarini.
The Neoclassical facade of the Basilica di Maria Ausiliatrice marks a site of significant Italian national heritage. This minor basilica and shrine in Turin is a Pontifical church. Its inception was in 1865, and it was designed by the architect Antonio Spezia. The building is closely tied to the social work of Don Bosco, as it was originally part of a safehouse for poor boys under his care. Today, the church contains the remains of Bosco, making it a place of importance for those visiting the city's religious and historical sites.
Located in Turin, Piedmont, Palazzo Madama is a city palace and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a significant landmark that once housed the first Senate of the Kingdom of Italy. You can see the influence of the House of Savoy here, as the palace takes its traditional name from the embellishments it received under two queens of that dynasty. I've noticed the architecture makes it a great spot for a bit of resting before you move on.
The Mole Antonelliana is a tower with an inception in 1889. Designed by Alessandro Antonelli, the structure stands 168 meters tall and is built in the eclectic architecture style. Since its beginning, it has evolved into a museum that welcomes 237,000 annual visitors. It is an Italian national heritage, making it a central point of interest for anyone visiting the city. I've noticed the height makes it a great landmark for keeping your bearings while walking the streets, though the view from the top is where the real magic happens.
You can pick out the details of a 17th-century building designed by Amedeo di Castellamonte. This structure, located at 36 Via Giolitti, used to be the hospital of San Giovanni Battista. Today it is the Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali, a natural history museum. It was established in 1978 to house the natural history collections of the University of Turin and other collections of natural history. I always find the transition from a hospital to a museum quite a change of pace for the neighborhood.
Let me show you Piazza San Carlo, a square in Turin that is an example of Baroque style. This open space was laid out in the 16th and 17th century and serves as a central gathering point for the city. You can pick out the architectural flourishes that define its era. It is a spot with a long history of different identities, having been known as Piazza Reale, Piazza d'Armi, and Place Napoléon. I've noticed the wide layout makes it a great place for people to wander.
Let me show you the Mastio della Cittadella. This site is an instance of a citadel and provides a glimpse into the city's historical defensive structures. It is a place where you can observe the scale of old military architecture in the heart of the city. I've noticed the air feels different once you get close to these old walls.
You can find the Galleria civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea located at 31 via Magenta. This art museum had its inception in 1895 and is recognized as Italian national heritage. It forms part of the Fondazione Torino Musei and welcomes 66,633 annual visitors to see its collections. I've noticed that the area around the museum is a great spot for a stroll after you've had your fill of the exhibits, providing a nice break from the gallery's interior. It is a wonderful place to see how the city preserves its modern artistic legacy.
The Tempio Israelitico is a synagogue located at 12 Via Pio V, in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Visitors will first notice the building's Moorish Revival architecture style, which distinguishes it from other structures in the area. This synagogue was designed by the architect Enrico Petiti. The project was started in 1884 and was completed in 1884. It remains a significant site for the community and a point of architectural interest for those visiting the city of Turin.
I can show you the Borgo Medioevale, which sits on the riverbank of the Po river in the Parco del Valentino. It is a reconstructed medieval village and castle that functions as an open air museum. To create this site, builders replicated and mimicked the late-medieval architecture of the Piedmont region. It was originally built for the 1884 Italian general exposition and is recognized as an Italian national heritage. I find it a peaceful spot to wander, provided you don't mind a few of my cousins following you along the river.
This is a full round of 18 holes through Verona. The map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets, using attractions like the Arena di Verona as the basis for the holes. A total of 10 portals help bridge the 10.1 km walk across the city. Skip is a local guide who knows these pavements well, including exactly which ledges offer the best view of the street. This round follows the real geography of the town to reach each cup.
Venezia is the city for this round, where the map is the actual city and the game is played on its real streets. The holes are built from real attractions, starting with the Basilica di San Marco. This is a full round of 18 holes with a par of 54. The ball covers a walk of 10.2 km and uses 102 portals to move across the water. Skip is a local guide who knows these alleys and canals by heart, even if a few breadcrumbs occasionally go missing.
Siena looks different from a rooftop, but the ball stays grounded on the real streets. This full round of 18 holes covers 10 km and uses eight portals to bridge the gaps between the city's edges. Real attractions, like the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, are the foundations for every hole. Skip knows these alleys by heart and can find the best bank shots from a bird's eye view, provided there are no stray crumbs to distract a local guide.
The cup for the final hole is the open expanse of Piazza San Pietro. This full round of 18 holes takes place on the actual streets of Roma, where the map is the real city and the landmarks are the rails and targets. A total walk of 10.8 km connects the course, with 90 portals moving the ball across the city. Skip is a local guide who knows every cobblestone, even the ones where a pigeon might find a stray crumb.
This is a full round through Pisa. The map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets, banking off building facades until it reaches a landmark like the Torre di Pisa. These real attractions are what the holes are built from. A local guide who knows every nook and cranny, Skip handles the navigation for this 11.1 km walk. The 18 holes have a par of 56, and the ball uses 4 portals to bridge the gaps between districts.
Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.
No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.
Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.