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Overview

There's a whiff of Paris in Turin's elegant tree-lined boulevards and echoes of Vienna in its stately art-nouveau cafes, but make no mistake – this elegant, Alp-fringed city is utterly self-possessed. The industrious Torinese gave the world its first saleable hard chocolate and Italy's most iconic car, the Fiat.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Castello di Rivoli

Turin

Some 21km west of Turin, the Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art is a giant of modern art in Piedmont. Its ambition and reach, not to mention…

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Reggia di Venaria Reale

Turin

OK, it may not enjoy the weighty publicity of its French counterpart, but this is one of the largest royal residences in the world, rescued from ruin by a…

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Museo Egizio

Turin

Opened in 1824 and housed in the austere Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze, this Turin institution houses the most important collection of Egyptian…

Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile

Turin

As the historic birthplace of one of the world's leading car manufacturers – the ‘T’ in Fiat stands for Torino – Turin is the obvious place for a car…

Palazzo Reale

Turin

Statues of the mythical twins Castor and Pollux guard the entrance to this eye-catching palace and, according to local hearsay, also watch over the…

Museo Casa Mollino

Turin

Architect-designer-artist Carlo Mollino is perhaps Turin's most intriguing son and a quintessentially 20th-century Torinese. The little-known Museo Casa…

Basilica di Superga

Turin

Vittorio Amedeo II's 1706 promise, to build a basilica to honour the Virgin Mary if Turin was saved from besieging French and Spanish armies, resulted in…

Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista

Turin

Turin's cathedral was built between 1491 and 1498 on the site of three 14th-century basilicas and, before that, a Roman theatre. Plain interior aside, as…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Fabulous museums, regional aperitifs, cutting-edge design, shopping and more: it’s hard to have a bad time in Turin.

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Best Time to Visit

As one of Italy’s great unsung destinations, Turin is a good year-round destination. Here's when to make the most of it.

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Things to Know

How many days do I need? What should I book in advance? Where should I stay for the best nightlife? Everything you need to know before you go to Turin.

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Transportation

It may be the birthplace of Fiat, but in Turin it's best to leave the car in the garage and explore by foot or public transport.

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Free Things to Do

Stretch your euros to the max with our guide to the best free things to do in beautiful Turin.

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Best Neighborhoods

Here’s our guide to Turin’s top neighborhoods - and what each has to offer - so you can pick the perfect one for your next vacation.

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Day Trips

Discover castles, vineyards and superb food on these easy day trips from Turin.