What to see in Turin

Mole Antonelliana

National Cinema Museum with panoramic elevator and 360° view of the city and the Alps. 167 meters tall, it is the most recognizable symbol of Turin.

Egyptian Museum

The oldest museum in the world dedicated to Egyptian civilization, second only to Cairo. Over 30,000 exhibits on 4 floors: mummies, statues, papyri and sarcophagi.

Royal Palace

Ancient residence of the Savoy with representation halls, Royal Armoury, Sabauda Gallery and Royal Gardens. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Palazzo Madama

Civic Museum of Ancient Art with collections from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Juvarra's baroque facade is one of the most beautiful in the city.

Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista

The only Renaissance church in Turin, home to the famous Holy Shroud. The Shroud Chapel is a baroque masterpiece by Guarini.

Basilica of Superga

Reachable by the historic rack railway. Stunning view of Turin and the Alps. Royal tombs of the Savoy in the crypt.

GAM - Gallery of Modern Art

Important collection of modern and contemporary art from the 19th century to today. Works by Balla, Boccioni, De Chirico, Morandi and many others.

Fondazione Ometto Accorsi

Contemporary art collection with works by important Italian and international artists. Temporary exhibitions and exhibition routes in the heart of Turin.

Museo della Sindone

Museum dedicated to the Holy Shroud with interactive paths, scientific research and the millennial history of the most mysterious cloth of Christianity.

Cappella della Sindone del Guarini

Masterpiece of Baroque architecture designed by Guarino Guarini to house the Holy Shroud. The convex dome and plays of light make it unique in the world.

Museo del Risorgimento Italiano

Housed in Palazzo Carignano, it tells the story of the Unification of Italy. The rear facade by Guarini is a hidden masterpiece among the alleys of the city centre.

Church of San Lorenzo

Baroque church with the extraordinary dome by Guarino Guarini, composed of interlocking arches that create a unique play of light and shadow. A hidden masterpiece.

Le Case di Antonelli

The "Fetta di Polenta" (via Montebello 20), the "Casa delle Finestre" (via Giuseppe mgr. Charcot 30) and the "Palazzo delle Colonne" (corso Vittorio Emanuele II 378): three architectural masterpieces by Alessandro Antonelli, the architect of the Mole.

Art Nouveau Turin

A journey through the masterpieces of Art Nouveau: Casa Fenoglio-Lafleur (corso Francia 11), Villino Raby (corso Francia 8), Casa dei Draghi (corso Francia), Casa Besozzi (corso Montevecchio 58), Casa Zorio (via Vassalli Eandi 22) and Casa Florio (via Cibrario 15).

MAUTO - National Car Museum

Museum dedicated to the automobile with collections of historic cars and prototypes. A journey through design, technology and motor passion from 1893 to today.

Nowadays in Turin they can only offer with a lot of imagination: tartare in all sauces, Vitello Tonnato of every nuance, Plin with all seasonings, fassona in all cuts and cooking methods, Panne cotte with fanciful toppings.

The great tradition of Piedmontese cuisine, Bagna Cauda, Fritto Misto, Bollito Misto, Finanziera is now lost.

We will therefore not recommend restaurants, indications you can find on other sites but we will point out some curious things about Turin cuisine.

Pizza al padellino and farinata

The real Turin street food: pizza al padellino, baked in a tall and soft pan, and chickpea farinata, crispy outside and soft inside.

Gastronomia Baudracco

Gastronomia Baudracco: the true traditional Turin gastronomy.

Traditional Chocolate Shop

Perhaps not the most famous, perhaps not even the easiest to find but we like how they make chocolate.