The Summer School will take place in downtown in Torino. The city is located in the north-west of Italy and is one of the largest cities in Italy. It is surrounded by hills and the Alps; the Mont Blanc (4807 m), the highest mountain in the Alpine arch, is only 150 km from the city. Torino is an ancient city and has been the first capital of Italy (from 1861 to 1865). The city has a rich culture and history, being known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums and other venues. Each moment in history has left its mark, generating a legacy of culture, architecture and arts. Enjoying good food and drink is also a cultural must in Torino. The informal "trattoria" and the refined restaurants make the city one of the undisputed world capitals of taste. Torino is renomated for its world-famous wines, either whites (Gavi, Arneis), reds (Barbera, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Barolo), or sparkling sweet (Moscato d'Asti).