Guidebook for Torino
Arts & Culture
Opened in 1824, this Turin institution houses the most important collection of Egyptian treasure outside Cairo. Among its many highlights are a statue of Ramses II (one of the world's most important pieces of Egyptian art), the world's largest papyrus collection and over 500 funerary and domestic items found in 1906 in the tomb of royal architect Kha and his wife Merit (from 1400 BC).
A major renovation was completed in 2015 and the new minimalist spaces almost double the amount of the collection available for public display.
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Museo Egipcio
6 Via Accademia delle ScienzeOpened in 1824, this Turin institution houses the most important collection of Egyptian treasure outside Cairo. Among its many highlights are a statue of Ramses II (one of the world's most important pieces of Egyptian art), the world's largest papyrus collection and over 500 funerary and domestic items found in 1906 in the tomb of royal architect Kha and his wife Merit (from 1400 BC).
A major renovation was completed in 2015 and the new minimalist spaces almost double the amount of the collection available for public display.
It was originally built in the 16th century and was later modernized by Christine Marie of France in the 17th century, with designs by the Baroque architect Filippo Juvarra. The Royal Garden, north and east of the palace, was designed in 1697 by André le Nôtre, who also created the gardens at Versailles.
The Palazzo Reale ticket allows you to view the Galleria Sabauda, the personal art collection of the Savoy monarchy, which was amassed over 400 years and includes gems by Van Dyck, Rubens and Lippi, and the archaeological Museum of Antiquities.
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Royal Palace of Turin
1 Piazzetta RealeIt was originally built in the 16th century and was later modernized by Christine Marie of France in the 17th century, with designs by the Baroque architect Filippo Juvarra. The Royal Garden, north and east of the palace, was designed in 1697 by André le Nôtre, who also created the gardens at Versailles.
The Palazzo Reale ticket allows you to view the Galleria Sabauda, the personal art collection of the Savoy monarchy, which was amassed over 400 years and includes gems by Van Dyck, Rubens and Lippi, and the archaeological Museum of Antiquities.
Housed in the Mole Antonelliana, is the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, that can take you on a fantastic tour through cinematic history. Memorabilia on display includes Marilyn Monroe’s black lace bustier, Peter O’Toole’s robe from Lawrence of Arabia and the coffin used by Bela Lugosi’s Dracula. At the heart of the museum, the vast Temple Hall is surrounded by 10 interactive ‘chapels’ devoted to various film genres.
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Museo Nacional de Cine
20 Via MontebelloHoused in the Mole Antonelliana, is the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, that can take you on a fantastic tour through cinematic history. Memorabilia on display includes Marilyn Monroe’s black lace bustier, Peter O’Toole’s robe from Lawrence of Arabia and the coffin used by Bela Lugosi’s Dracula. At the heart of the museum, the vast Temple Hall is surrounded by 10 interactive ‘chapels’ devoted to various film genres.
Turin's central square is lined with museums, theatres and cafes. The city's Savoy heart, although laid out from the mid-1300s, was mostly constructed from the 16th to 18th centuries.
From the square you can admire some of the most important town buildings: the austere Royal Palace, the beautiful Madama Palace, the Teatro Regio, the Palace of the Regional Council, the Government’s Palace, the Secretariats, the Royal Armory and the Royal Library, containing the famous self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. Piazza Castello is also the meeting point of the four major streets of Turin: Via Roma, Via Pietro Micca, Via Po and Via Garibaldi, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe.
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Piazza Castello
Piazza CastelloTurin's central square is lined with museums, theatres and cafes. The city's Savoy heart, although laid out from the mid-1300s, was mostly constructed from the 16th to 18th centuries.
From the square you can admire some of the most important town buildings: the austere Royal Palace, the beautiful Madama Palace, the Teatro Regio, the Palace of the Regional Council, the Government’s Palace, the Secretariats, the Royal Armory and the Royal Library, containing the famous self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. Piazza Castello is also the meeting point of the four major streets of Turin: Via Roma, Via Pietro Micca, Via Po and Via Garibaldi, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe.
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 this gorgeous edifice, built on a hill across the Po river.
This church by Architect Juvarra is considered late Baroque-Classicism. The dome was completed in 1726 and resembles some elements of Michelangelo's dome at St. Peter's Basilica. The Basilica di Superga became the final resting place of the Savoy family, whose lavish tombs make for interesting viewing, as does the dome.
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Basilica of Superga
73 Strada Basilica di SupergaVittorio 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 this gorgeous edifice, built on a hill across the Po river.
This church by Architect Juvarra is considered late Baroque-Classicism. The dome was completed in 1726 and resembles some elements of Michelangelo's dome at St. Peter's Basilica. The Basilica di Superga became the final resting place of the Savoy family, whose lavish tombs make for interesting viewing, as does the dome.
The Porta Palatina (or Palatina Gate) is one of the best preserved 1st-century BC Roman gateways in the world. Together with the ancient theatre's remains, located a short distance away, it is part of the so-called Archaeological Park, opened in 2006.
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Palatine Towers
Piazza Cesare AugustoThe Porta Palatina (or Palatina Gate) is one of the best preserved 1st-century BC Roman gateways in the world. Together with the ancient theatre's remains, located a short distance away, it is part of the so-called Archaeological Park, opened in 2006.
Walking southwest along the river in the Valentino Park you will find the Castello del Valentino. This gorgeous chateau, built in the 17th century, is the seat of the Architecture Faculty of the Polytechnic University of Turin. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997.
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Castello del Valentino
Walking southwest along the river in the Valentino Park you will find the Castello del Valentino. This gorgeous chateau, built in the 17th century, is the seat of the Architecture Faculty of the Polytechnic University of Turin. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997.
The church of Gran Madre di Dio is a Neoclassic-style church located in front of Piazza Vittorio Veneto, at the western side of the bridge dedicted to Vittorio Emanuele I.
The church was conceived in 1814 to celebrate the return of the King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia to the throne, after the defeat of Napoleon, and its architecture recalls the Pantheon in Rome.
In 1969 the church was memorably featured in the film The Italian Job when Michael Caine and his gang drove their Mini Coopers down the front staircase.
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Catholic Parish Church Gran Madre Di Dio
4 Piazza Gran Madre di DioThe church of Gran Madre di Dio is a Neoclassic-style church located in front of Piazza Vittorio Veneto, at the western side of the bridge dedicted to Vittorio Emanuele I.
The church was conceived in 1814 to celebrate the return of the King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia to the throne, after the defeat of Napoleon, and its architecture recalls the Pantheon in Rome.
In 1969 the church was memorably featured in the film The Italian Job when Michael Caine and his gang drove their Mini Coopers down the front staircase.
The Cathedral of Turin is dedicated to the Saint Patron of the city: St John. Turin's cathedral was built between 1491 and 1498 on the site of three 14th-century basilicas and, before that, a Roman theatre. The church has a Renaissance style façade made in white marble with three portals decorated with reliefs. In the XVII century, the Cathedral was enlarged and it was added a chapel for the Holy Shroud, a real Baroque masterpiece made by Guarino Guarini. The Chapel hosted for long time the famous relic of the Holy Shroud (alleged to be the burial cloth in which Jesus' body was wrapped after the crucifixion and on whichJesus' body was wrapped after the crucifixion).
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Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Piazza San GiovanniThe Cathedral of Turin is dedicated to the Saint Patron of the city: St John. Turin's cathedral was built between 1491 and 1498 on the site of three 14th-century basilicas and, before that, a Roman theatre. The church has a Renaissance style façade made in white marble with three portals decorated with reliefs. In the XVII century, the Cathedral was enlarged and it was added a chapel for the Holy Shroud, a real Baroque masterpiece made by Guarino Guarini. The Chapel hosted for long time the famous relic of the Holy Shroud (alleged to be the burial cloth in which Jesus' body was wrapped after the crucifixion and on whichJesus' body was wrapped after the crucifixion).
Parks & Nature
Valentino Park is maybe the most popular public park in Turin, and it was Italy’s first public garden.
Opened in 1856, this 550,000-sq-metre French-style park kisses the banks of the Po and is filled, night and day, with joggers, promenaders and lovers.
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Parque de Valentino
Viale VirgilioValentino Park is maybe the most popular public park in Turin, and it was Italy’s first public garden.
Opened in 1856, this 550,000-sq-metre French-style park kisses the banks of the Po and is filled, night and day, with joggers, promenaders and lovers.
Located in the historical city center, between Via Po and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, these gardens are the perfect place for a stopover on the shaded benches or a little play time with the kids.
The Aiuola Balbo has a regular shape, with a large fountain in the center. From there a few steps lead to the beautiful Cavour Park, known as "the Montagnole", for the presence of small hills full of majestic trees.
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Piazza Cavour
Located in the historical city center, between Via Po and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, these gardens are the perfect place for a stopover on the shaded benches or a little play time with the kids.
The Aiuola Balbo has a regular shape, with a large fountain in the center. From there a few steps lead to the beautiful Cavour Park, known as "the Montagnole", for the presence of small hills full of majestic trees.
Shopping
Via Roma
Via RomaVia Po
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Via Giuseppe GaribaldiCaravan Company Sas
34 Via Carlo AlbertoFood Scene
I Tartufi Bistrot
47 Via Carlo Alberto Typical dishes of Piedmontese cuisine and excellent selection of truffles
Ristorante Pizzeria Piano B
23 Via Giuseppe MazziniOne of the best pizza in the city center of Turin
A bookstore, a bistrot and meeting place between different cultures and people
Libreria Bardotto Torino
33 F Via Giovanni GiolittiA bookstore, a bistrot and meeting place between different cultures and people