Location: Turin
Top Things to do in Turin
Things to do in Turin, Piedmont: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
In Turin, the capital of the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, sports cars and chocolate are a matter of pride. The city is also home to the Museo Egizio, one of the most impressive collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. A stroll around Piazza Castello and along the Via Roma encompasses many of the must-see sights. Valentino Park houses an 18th-century castle, botanic garden and medieval village. When you've worked up an appetite, sample casual trattorias for pastas, regional wines and coffees.
Restaurants in Turin
1. Piazza Castello
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4.5 based on 4,632 reviews
Designed in 1564 by Vitozzi. It's lined with porticoes and is the real heart of the city: here and hereabouts stand the great buildings that have witnessed the development of the city, from the ancient Roman era to our days. In the middle of the square stands Palazzo Madama and on the side you could see The Royal Theatre, The Royal Palace , the Royal Library (that houses Leonardo da Vinci 's operas). In Piazza Castello (The Castle Square) begin the most important central streets, like Rome Street, Po Street, Garibaldi Street and Pietro Micca Street.
Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom
Piazza Castello is the most central square in Turin and was formed in the middle of 14th Century with the majority of construction taking place between 16th and 18th Centuries. Palazzo Madama was the original seat of the Italian parliament and dominates the square. At the northern edge of Piazza Castello is Palazzo Reale which was built for Carlo Emanuele II. I enjoyed visiting the square which was incredibly quiet when I visited in July 2020.
2. Piazza San Carlo
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4.5 based on 6,782 reviews
Piazza San Carlo was designed by Carlo di Castellamonte in 1642 and completed in 1650. In the middle of the piazza you’ll find the equestrian statue of Emanuele Filiberto (known to all as “El Caval èd brons”), sculpted by Carlo Marocchetti in 1838. The porticoed buildings surrounding the piazza give space to numerous bars, cafes, and restaurants.
Reviewed By tezpil - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Posh shops, churches, statue, open space, cafes. A lovely area that can accommodate many people without being crowded.
3. Mole Antonelliana
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4.5 based on 9,371 reviews
Reviewed By lfiebert - Lansdale, United States
The elevator ride and views at the top are spectacular - the building is really interesting architecturally and the Torino National Cinema Museum which is located in the Mole is a must see attraction in Torino. We spent three-hours and barely touched the surface. It is a great place for a film buff, movie historian, or for anyone that likes to walk around in a delightful engaging building with superb displays.
4. Piazza Vittorio Veneto
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4.5 based on 2,033 reviews
Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom
We literally stumbled into this massive square by accident one evening. Having had our diner at a cheap & cheerful Thai place nearby, we decided to take a different route back to the hotel. Turin is amazing; you can walk around for miles & there is so much to see. This has to be one of the largest old squares in Europe.
5. Chiesa del Corpus Domini
6. Docks Dora
7. Chiese di San Carlo e Santa Cristina
8. Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini
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4.5 based on 766 reviews
Reviewed By welshtraveller51 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
This is the place to go for the view over Turin. Well worth the effort. You can make it easier by getting a tram across the river and then a small bus up the hill, have a look at the public transport maps for the correct numbers.
9. Via Roma
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4.5 based on 1,028 reviews
Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom
A very Grand street for shopping. A lot of expensive shops here. Spotlessly clean. Perhaps one of the most characterful shopping streets in Europe.
10. Palazzo Carignano
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4.5 based on 458 reviews
