What to See and Do in Turin: Plan Your City Break, Turin, Italy
With its elegant palaces and former royal residences, museums, churches, and a lively atmosphere, Turin is a must-see destination in Italy. The capital of the Piedmont region in northern Italy, it is also noted for its regional cuisine and local wine traditions. Then there are Roman remains, modern design, and green spaces. Here is our guide to some of the best things to see and do in Turin.
Turin has a long history stretching back to Roman times. However the city had its heyday from the 16th聽to the 19th聽centuries when it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, and then became the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Turin is known as 鈥渢he cradle of Italian liberty鈥�, a reference to its pivotal political and intellectual role during the Risorgimento, the period of Italy鈥檚 unification.
There are many reasons to visit Turin. It is full of beautiful churches and of unique museums like the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema. And it has several buildings included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the聽Residences of the Royal House of Savoy. But there is more鈥� Turin is known for its culinary excellence and caf茅 culture, and as a UNESCO City of Design. And it is at the centre of the Piedmont region, a famous wine growing area. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Turin has a long history stretching back to Roman times. However the city had its heyday from the 16th聽to the 19th聽centuries when it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, and then became the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Turin is known as 鈥渢he cradle of Italian liberty鈥�, a reference to its pivotal political and intellectual role during the Risorgimento, the period of Italy鈥檚 unification.
There are many reasons to visit Turin. It is full of beautiful churches and of unique museums like the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema. And it has several buildings included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the聽Residences of the Royal House of Savoy. But there is more鈥� Turin is known for its culinary excellence and caf茅 culture, and as a UNESCO City of Design. And it is at the centre of the Piedmont region, a famous wine growing area. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: What to See and Do in Turin: Plan Your City Break
Guide Location: Italy » Turin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Italy » Turin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Piazza San Carlo
- Piazza Castello
- Palazzo Reale
- Savoy Residences
- Palazzo Madama
- Mole Antonelliana
- Castello Del Valentino
- Palazzo Carignano
- Villa Della Regina
- Museo Egizio
- Valentino Park
- Mercato Di Porta Palazzo
- Palatine Gate
- Museo dell鈥橝utomobile
- Lavazza Coffee Museum
- Reggia di Venaria Reale
- NH Collection Santo Stefano
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