A guide to discover Turin like a local.
Visite turistiche
The large Palazzo Madama is the centerpiece of Piazza Castello, standing alone in its center. At its core is a 13th-century castle built on the remains of the Roman east gate. The castle was enlarged in the 15th century and embellished by Filippo Juvarra in 1718 with the handsome west front — a fine example of Piedmontese Baroque architecture — and the magnificent double staircase.
Inside is the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica (Civic Museum of Ancient Art), where you can discover Turin's history and artistic legacy from the ground up — literally. Begin in the Roman foundations with the collection of medieval stone work, sculptures, and jewelry; on the ground floor discover the 15th-century castle and art of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, along with the grand staircase and medieval courtyard. On the first floor, the richly appointed 17th- and 18th-century state apartments hold collections of paintings and period furniture, and on the top floor are decorative arts, including ceramics, ivories, jewelry, fabrics, and glasswork from various eras.
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Piazza Castello, Turin
Piazza CastelloThe large Palazzo Madama is the centerpiece of Piazza Castello, standing alone in its center. At its core is a 13th-century castle built on the remains of the Roman east gate. The castle was enlarged in the 15th century and embellished by Filippo Juvarra in 1718 with the handsome west front — a fine example of Piedmontese Baroque architecture — and the magnificent double staircase.
Inside is the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica (Civic Museum of Ancient Art), where you can discover Turin's history and artistic legacy from the ground up — literally. Begin in the Roman foundations with the collection of medieval stone work, sculptures, and jewelry; on the ground floor discover the 15th-century castle and art of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, along with the grand staircase and medieval courtyard. On the first floor, the richly appointed 17th- and 18th-century state apartments hold collections of paintings and period furniture, and on the top floor are decorative arts, including ceramics, ivories, jewelry, fabrics, and glasswork from various eras.
For centuries, the centre of Torino was the central powerhouse for Savoy politics and the heart of the House of Savoy. Here, just a short distance from each other, there are palaces where the Court resided and from where the State was governed.
Palazzo Reale, symbol of the magnificence and opulence of the dynasty, is the epicentre of all this power, and where the Collezioni Reali are held, bearing witness to the careful administration by the Savoys and their love of art.
The area of Piazza Castello, surrounded by Palazzo Chiablese, is dominated by the monumental facade of Palazzo Madama designed by Juvarra, a triumph of baroque art which interacts with the dome of San Lorenzo and with Palazzo Carignano a short distance away.
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Kongelige Palads i Torino
1 Piazzetta RealeFor centuries, the centre of Torino was the central powerhouse for Savoy politics and the heart of the House of Savoy. Here, just a short distance from each other, there are palaces where the Court resided and from where the State was governed.
Palazzo Reale, symbol of the magnificence and opulence of the dynasty, is the epicentre of all this power, and where the Collezioni Reali are held, bearing witness to the careful administration by the Savoys and their love of art.
The area of Piazza Castello, surrounded by Palazzo Chiablese, is dominated by the monumental facade of Palazzo Madama designed by Juvarra, a triumph of baroque art which interacts with the dome of San Lorenzo and with Palazzo Carignano a short distance away.
Looking at Egyptian mummies and art may seem like one of the more unusual things to do in Turin, but, you won't find a better collection anywhere outside of Cairo, and it is Turin's most visited attraction. The Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze houses the Egyptian Museum, whose collections began in 1824 when King Carlo Felice acquired 5,268 artifacts excavated in Egypt. These were supplemented by later expeditions, and today, the collections contain statues of various gods and of pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Rameses II and King Thutmose III, along with papyruses, painted linens, a group of Shawabti figures and a Shawabti box, canopic vessels, mummies and sarcophagi, and two tomb chambers from Thebes.
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Egyptisk Museum
6 Via Accademia delle ScienzeLooking at Egyptian mummies and art may seem like one of the more unusual things to do in Turin, but, you won't find a better collection anywhere outside of Cairo, and it is Turin's most visited attraction. The Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze houses the Egyptian Museum, whose collections began in 1824 when King Carlo Felice acquired 5,268 artifacts excavated in Egypt. These were supplemented by later expeditions, and today, the collections contain statues of various gods and of pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Rameses II and King Thutmose III, along with papyruses, painted linens, a group of Shawabti figures and a Shawabti box, canopic vessels, mummies and sarcophagi, and two tomb chambers from Thebes.
Known as the “living room of Turin”, this is the best place to get to know some of the city's most famous historic establishments, ideal for coffee or lunch. Formerly the Piazza was the Royal Square and marketplace and at its southern end still stand the “twin churches” of San Carlo and Santa Cristina (the façade of the latter was designed by Filippo Juvarra). The elegant baroque buildings with their wide porticoes which flank the Piazza's sides date back to the mid-seventeenth century. Considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, it is centred on the equestrian statue of Emanuele Filiberto returning victorious from the battle of San Quintino in 1557. In the local dialect the monument is called “'l caval 'd brons” (the bronze horse).
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Piazza San Carlo
161 P.za S. Carlo Known as the “living room of Turin”, this is the best place to get to know some of the city's most famous historic establishments, ideal for coffee or lunch. Formerly the Piazza was the Royal Square and marketplace and at its southern end still stand the “twin churches” of San Carlo and Santa Cristina (the façade of the latter was designed by Filippo Juvarra). The elegant baroque buildings with their wide porticoes which flank the Piazza's sides date back to the mid-seventeenth century. Considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, it is centred on the equestrian statue of Emanuele Filiberto returning victorious from the battle of San Quintino in 1557. In the local dialect the monument is called “'l caval 'd brons” (the bronze horse).
Via Roma is another way to say Turin 's best-known shopping street: 750 metres of porticoed pavements enable all the most important designer boutiques to be reached under cover, from Piazza Castello all the way to Porta Nuova railway station. The street was completely rebuilt between 1931 and 1937, with the stretch between Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Carlo Felice featuring the interesting contribution of the rationalist architect Marcello Piacentini.
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Via Roma
Via RomaVia Roma is another way to say Turin 's best-known shopping street: 750 metres of porticoed pavements enable all the most important designer boutiques to be reached under cover, from Piazza Castello all the way to Porta Nuova railway station. The street was completely rebuilt between 1931 and 1937, with the stretch between Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Carlo Felice featuring the interesting contribution of the rationalist architect Marcello Piacentini.
Valentino is the most romantic park in Turin. Along the avenues that run along the Po you come across some characteristic clubs and restaurants overlooking the river called "imbarchini" (where time ago one was possible to rent a boat), the elegant Castello del Valentino and the picturesque Borgo Medievale, a mediveval village reconstruction with walls, drawbridge, craft shops and castle.
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Parco del Valentino
Viale VirgilioValentino is the most romantic park in Turin. Along the avenues that run along the Po you come across some characteristic clubs and restaurants overlooking the river called "imbarchini" (where time ago one was possible to rent a boat), the elegant Castello del Valentino and the picturesque Borgo Medievale, a mediveval village reconstruction with walls, drawbridge, craft shops and castle.
Turin is also the Italian capital for cars. And there are lots of cars collected in this museum that overlooks the Turin Hill. Cars Museum offers a spectacular scenery by Francois Confino (the same scenographer of the Mole Movie Museum) that reproduces the history of car from the origins to the present day, with multimedia elements, historical reconstructions and funny curiosities. An examplre? You can take a ride on a mounting chain - carousel; kids will love it!
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National Automobile Museum
40 Corso Unità d'ItaliaTurin is also the Italian capital for cars. And there are lots of cars collected in this museum that overlooks the Turin Hill. Cars Museum offers a spectacular scenery by Francois Confino (the same scenographer of the Mole Movie Museum) that reproduces the history of car from the origins to the present day, with multimedia elements, historical reconstructions and funny curiosities. An examplre? You can take a ride on a mounting chain - carousel; kids will love it!
BLACK AND WHITE JOURNEY. AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE MATCH.
Black & White Journey is an experience through the Bianconeri world. A unique service, launched for the first time, consisting of fantastic experiences, high-end accommodation, and travel support, because the match experience doesn’t end at the final whistle.
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Allianz Stadium
50 Corso Gaetano ScireaBLACK AND WHITE JOURNEY. AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE MATCH.
Black & White Journey is an experience through the Bianconeri world. A unique service, launched for the first time, consisting of fantastic experiences, high-end accommodation, and travel support, because the match experience doesn’t end at the final whistle.
La Venaria Reale is an architectural and landscape masterpiece, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Reggia di Venaria is home to an extensive visitor itinerary that includes stately halls, temporary exhibitions areas, and remarkable contemporary art works.
The Gardens of the Reggia bring together the ancient and the modern in a harmonious whole, a dialogue between archeological sites and contemporary artworks, a celebration of nature and landscape.
The Castle of La Mandria
Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Park of La Mandria, the royal apartments of the Borgo Castello provide a fascinating connection between the natural environment and the Reggia.
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La Venaria Reale
4 Piazza della RepubblicaLa Venaria Reale is an architectural and landscape masterpiece, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Reggia di Venaria is home to an extensive visitor itinerary that includes stately halls, temporary exhibitions areas, and remarkable contemporary art works.
The Gardens of the Reggia bring together the ancient and the modern in a harmonious whole, a dialogue between archeological sites and contemporary artworks, a celebration of nature and landscape.
The Castle of La Mandria
Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Park of La Mandria, the royal apartments of the Borgo Castello provide a fascinating connection between the natural environment and the Reggia.
Savoy Royal Residences, located in Torino and its surroundings, are a journey along monumental architecture styles between XVII and XVIII century, and an expression of monarchy ideology..
Added to UNESCO world heritage list since 1997
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Stupinigi Jagtslot
7 Piazza Principe AmedeoSavoy Royal Residences, located in Torino and its surroundings, are a journey along monumental architecture styles between XVII and XVIII century, and an expression of monarchy ideology..
Added to UNESCO world heritage list since 1997
The Basilica of Superga has been built by will of Duke Vittorio Amedeo II, because of a vow he made to the “Madonna delle Grazie” in 1706, when the city of Turin was putted under siege by the French-Spanish army. The project of the Basilica is by Filippo Juvarra, architect born in Messina who worked for the Savoia House.
The baroque complex, inaugurated in 1731, is 75 meters tall, 51 meters long, and is located at 672 meters above sea level. The interior is enriched by six chapels, four altars and a Main Altar, decorated with sculptures and monuments in Carrara marble. Particularly interesting are the numerous altar’s paintings and the dome, inspired to the roman works by Francesco Borromini. In the Vow Chapel, inside the Basilica, is kept the wooden sculpture of the “Madonna delle Grazie”, in front of which Vittorio Amedeo II kneeled and asked for the grace to defeat the French army.
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Basilikaen i Superga
73 Strada Basilica di SupergaThe Basilica of Superga has been built by will of Duke Vittorio Amedeo II, because of a vow he made to the “Madonna delle Grazie” in 1706, when the city of Turin was putted under siege by the French-Spanish army. The project of the Basilica is by Filippo Juvarra, architect born in Messina who worked for the Savoia House.
The baroque complex, inaugurated in 1731, is 75 meters tall, 51 meters long, and is located at 672 meters above sea level. The interior is enriched by six chapels, four altars and a Main Altar, decorated with sculptures and monuments in Carrara marble. Particularly interesting are the numerous altar’s paintings and the dome, inspired to the roman works by Francesco Borromini. In the Vow Chapel, inside the Basilica, is kept the wooden sculpture of the “Madonna delle Grazie”, in front of which Vittorio Amedeo II kneeled and asked for the grace to defeat the French army.
Offerta gastronomica
One of the most interesting things to do in Turin is to visit the piazza della Repubblica, commonly called "Porta Palazzo", the largest market in the city and one of the largest markets in Europe. It's very picturesque to go around the stalls to find out some exotic fruit (for those who are delighted with ethnic cuisine here is possible to find any ingredient). On every Saturday and Third Sunday of the month, in the nearby area called Borgo Dora, you can find Balon, the largest second hand market in Turin.
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Mercato di Porta Palazzo
Piazza della RepubblicaOne of the most interesting things to do in Turin is to visit the piazza della Repubblica, commonly called "Porta Palazzo", the largest market in the city and one of the largest markets in Europe. It's very picturesque to go around the stalls to find out some exotic fruit (for those who are delighted with ethnic cuisine here is possible to find any ingredient). On every Saturday and Third Sunday of the month, in the nearby area called Borgo Dora, you can find Balon, the largest second hand market in Turin.
Aperitivo in Piazza Vittorio.
Aperitivo was born in Turin, thanks to Mr. Carpano, who invented Vermouth more than two hundred years ago, followed by Cinzano and Martini. A bitter drink paired with small amounts of snacks, taste it at sunset in Piazza Vittorio.
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Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Piazza Vittorio VenetoAperitivo in Piazza Vittorio.
Aperitivo was born in Turin, thanks to Mr. Carpano, who invented Vermouth more than two hundred years ago, followed by Cinzano and Martini. A bitter drink paired with small amounts of snacks, taste it at sunset in Piazza Vittorio.
Taste Bicerin or chocolate
The charm of a time is still intact in the historic Turin cafes, frequented by nobles and protagonists of Risorgimento.
Bicerin, on the other hand, is a delight all over Turin: an hot traditional beverage made from coffee, chocolate, milk cream.
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Café Al Bicerin
5 Piazza della ConsolataTaste Bicerin or chocolate
The charm of a time is still intact in the historic Turin cafes, frequented by nobles and protagonists of Risorgimento.
Bicerin, on the other hand, is a delight all over Turin: an hot traditional beverage made from coffee, chocolate, milk cream.
Chocolate, aperitifs and sandwiches served in an intimate early 1900s room with elegant Art Nouveau furnishings.
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Caffè Mulassano
15 P.za CastelloChocolate, aperitifs and sandwiches served in an intimate early 1900s room with elegant Art Nouveau furnishings.
Ristorante Del Cambio
2 Piazza CarignanoThe best in town!!
Mercato Centrale Torino is located in Porta Palazzo, the largest outdoor market in Europe. It vaunts 4,500 square metres across three floors and 28 artisans’ shops, a restaurant, a cooking school, a beer house, a café and a space dedicated to all kinds of events (Spazio Fare).
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Mercato Centrale Torino
25 Piazza della RepubblicaMercato Centrale Torino is located in Porta Palazzo, the largest outdoor market in Europe. It vaunts 4,500 square metres across three floors and 28 artisans’ shops, a restaurant, a cooking school, a beer house, a café and a space dedicated to all kinds of events (Spazio Fare).
Eataly is about eating Italian food, living the Italian way.
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Eataly Torino Lagrange
3 Via Giuseppe Luigi LagrangeEataly is about eating Italian food, living the Italian way.
ACCORDING TO THE STORY, MAGORABIN IS TORINO’S ‘BOOGEYMAN’. SINCE 2003, IT IS ALSO THE DESTINATION FOR A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON TORINO’S CUISINE AND THE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE TAKE ON HOSPITALITY, JUST OFF ITS ICONIC MOLE ANTONELLIANA.
THROUGH ITS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, COMFORT AND CARE, AND A GOURMET APPROACH TO THE TABLE, MAGORABIN EXTENDS THE VOCABULARY OF TASTE, WHETHER IT’S IN ONE OF ITS DISHES AT THE RESTAURANT OR IN A GLASS AT THE NEWLY LAUNCHED COCKTAIL BAR, IN THE NEARBY SPACE WHERE IT ALL STARTED MANY YEARS AGO.
A DYNAMIC FORCE IN CONSTANT EVOLUTION, MAGORABIN IS CONTEMPORARY, ITS DESIGN REFLECTING THE GLOBAL NATURE OF CHEF PATRON MARCELLO TRENTINI, WHO NONETHELESS REMAINS STRONGLY ATTACHED TO TORINO. A MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT SINCE 2013.
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Ristorante Magorabin
61/B Corso S. MaurizioACCORDING TO THE STORY, MAGORABIN IS TORINO’S ‘BOOGEYMAN’. SINCE 2003, IT IS ALSO THE DESTINATION FOR A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON TORINO’S CUISINE AND THE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE TAKE ON HOSPITALITY, JUST OFF ITS ICONIC MOLE ANTONELLIANA.
THROUGH ITS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, COMFORT AND CARE, AND A GOURMET APPROACH TO THE TABLE, MAGORABIN EXTENDS THE VOCABULARY OF TASTE, WHETHER IT’S IN ONE OF ITS DISHES AT THE RESTAURANT OR IN A GLASS AT THE NEWLY LAUNCHED COCKTAIL BAR, IN THE NEARBY SPACE WHERE IT ALL STARTED MANY YEARS AGO.
A DYNAMIC FORCE IN CONSTANT EVOLUTION, MAGORABIN IS CONTEMPORARY, ITS DESIGN REFLECTING THE GLOBAL NATURE OF CHEF PATRON MARCELLO TRENTINI, WHO NONETHELESS REMAINS STRONGLY ATTACHED TO TORINO. A MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT SINCE 2013.
"My concept of “Bistrot” comes from my desire to give our guests and their friends an elegant, unique experience which exalts the attention paid to details and the memory of traditions. The “Cannavacciuolo Bistrot” and its proposals reflect my idea of cuisine, where the fragrances of the South are paired with the flavors of the North".
Antonino Cannavacciuolo
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Cannavacciuolo Bistrot
6 Via Umberto Cosmo"My concept of “Bistrot” comes from my desire to give our guests and their friends an elegant, unique experience which exalts the attention paid to details and the memory of traditions. The “Cannavacciuolo Bistrot” and its proposals reflect my idea of cuisine, where the fragrances of the South are paired with the flavors of the North".
Antonino Cannavacciuolo
Carignano Restaurant
With its elegant Empire-style decor, the Carignano Restaurant offers refined and noteworthy international cuisine and a Piedmont tasting menu to the guests of the hotel and to the rest of the town. Elegant and reserved, with a charming view of an internal garden, it is ideal both for romantic candlelit dinners and for receiving distinguished guests.
Grand Hotel Sitea
35 Via Carlo AlbertoCarignano Restaurant
With its elegant Empire-style decor, the Carignano Restaurant offers refined and noteworthy international cuisine and a Piedmont tasting menu to the guests of the hotel and to the rest of the town. Elegant and reserved, with a charming view of an internal garden, it is ideal both for romantic candlelit dinners and for receiving distinguished guests.
The interior design of the restaurant is by Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti, who has worked with Fellini, Scorsese and Tim Burton, among many other cinema icons.
Condividere is more than a place where people go to enjoy food. It’s a dreamlike film set, a welcoming theatre, an urban environment shining with rich colours. It is a space for you to feel comfortable in, where you can discover both exquisite cuisine and the pleasure of being with others.
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Ristorante Condividere
20 Via BolognaThe interior design of the restaurant is by Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti, who has worked with Fellini, Scorsese and Tim Burton, among many other cinema icons.
Condividere is more than a place where people go to enjoy food. It’s a dreamlike film set, a welcoming theatre, an urban environment shining with rich colours. It is a space for you to feel comfortable in, where you can discover both exquisite cuisine and the pleasure of being with others.
Tuorlo Vino e Cucina
15B Via Sant'AgostinoLa cucina piemontese rivisitata in una bellissima location.
Pasticceria per ottime colazioni!
DAF Èlite - A Torino, Pasticceria e Gelateria Artigianale, Caffetteria, Aperitivo.
4 Via Giuseppe BarbarouxPasticceria per ottime colazioni!
Street Fish
3/A Via Giambattista BoginoIl pesce più fresco e più buono! Ambiente informale e simpatico.
Per veri gourmet..tutte le specialità piemontesi e i sapori di una volta. Assolutamente da provare la mitica panna montata
Latteria Bera
13 Via S. TommasoPer veri gourmet..tutte le specialità piemontesi e i sapori di una volta. Assolutamente da provare la mitica panna montata