Lonely PlanetAug 31
12 Things to Know Before Traveling to Turin, Italy
Travel to Turin, Italy like a complete pro with these tips on where to stay, what to see, Italian café culture, aperitivo and more.
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- Mole AntonellianaAttractionA mole in Italian is a building of monumental proportions.
- San SalvarioSuburblivelier nightlife
- Museo EgizioMuseumIt houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities, with more than 40,000 artifacts, which is considered…
- Piazza CastelloSightIt houses several city landmarks, museums, theaters and cafes.
- Museo della SindoneMuseumlearn all about the Shroud of Turin
- Palazzo RealeAttractionsumptuous 17th-century royal residence
- Museo Nazionale dell’AutomobileMuseumcollection of 200 or so cars
- Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella AgnelliMuseumsee artworks by Modigliani, Manet and Matisse
- Castello di RivoliMuseumvast assemblage of contemporary art
- Reggia di VenariaSightone of the world's largest royal palaces
- CrocettaSuburbpeaceful, elegant, well-connected residential district
- Borgo PoSuburbleafy district over the river
- Reggia di Venaria RealeSightbook tickets in advance
- JuventusPlacearistocrat of the European game, serial winner of Serie A
- TorinoPlacescrappy mid-table team known as il Toro
- PastisRestaurantevergreen favorite on Piazza Emanuele Filiberto
- Affini San SalvarioRestaurantstalwart in the hip San Salvario district
- Monte dei CappucciniTrailhike for fabulous views over the city
- VanchigliaSuburb
- AuroraSuburb
- Stazione Porta NuovaSight
- Porta PalazzoMarket