Turin
What you need to know before you go
The capital of Piedmont, the tranquil city of Turin is particularly famous for a few things: the Turin Shroud, Italian cars, and chocolate. However, the architecture is what really makes this enviably elegant city such a pleasure to explore.
Gilded with prim, tree-lined boulevards and studded with regal Baroque buildings, here it's all about relaxing in decades-old coffeehouses, or taking an after-dinner stroll in Piazza Castello, with its trickling fountains and ornate facades. For culture vultures and foodies, Turin is awash with treats: contemporary art, live music, and a sumptuous wining and dining scene all flourish here.
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10 Things to Do in Turin in a Day
Read itTurin is one of Italy’s most fascinating cities, where modern life hums among historical landmarks and majestic palaces. It may be famous for the Shroud, but you’ll hardly get to see that on most trips. Great palaces and museums make up for that, and Turin remains less crowded compared to Rome and Milan, for instance.
This capital city of the famous wine and white truffle-producing Piedmont region can be great for foodies. There’s excellent dining in the heart of the city and by the River Po, while the glitzy shopping walk of Via Roma connects one grand piazza to another. Whether you’re in for the scenes or the flavors, check out our top-picks for things to see, do, and try in Turin.
