Turin
Italy · Piedmont · 239 m
Description
Turin (Torino), the elegant capital of Piedmont and the first capital of unified Italy, lies on the Po River at the foot of the Alps. The cityscape is defined by grand squares and boulevards, Baroque architecture, long arcades, and historic cafés. Turin combines its Savoyard and cultural heritage with magnificent royal residences, the Mole Antonelliana, the Shroud of Turin, and one of the world’s most important Egyptian museums. The city also has a long tradition as a center of industry, automobile manufacturing, innovation, and design. Turin is equally renowned for its Piedmontese cuisine, gianduja chocolate, vermouth, and distinctive aperitivo culture, combining historic elegance with the vibrant character of a modern Italian city.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Egyptian Museum
- Mole Antonelliana & National Cinema Museum
- Royal Palace & Royal Museums
- Piazza Castello & Palazzo Madama
- Piazza San Carlo & Historic Arcades
- Turin Cathedral & Chapel of the Holy Shroud
- Reggia di Venaria (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Historic Cafés & Bicerin
- Palazzo Carignano & National Museum of the Risorgimento
- Superga Basilica & Turin Panorama
- Parco del Valentino & Po River
- Quadrilatero Romano
- Sacra di San Michele(Day trip)
- Porta Palazzo Market
- Langhe Wine Region(Day trip)
- National Automobile Museum (MAUTO)
- Gianduja Chocolate & Turin Chocolate Culture
- Piedmontese Cuisine & Vermouth
- Monte dei Cappuccini Viewpoint
Getting there
- Airports:
- TRN
- Train stations:
- Porta Nuova, Re Umberto, Torino Porta Nuova