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View over Turin with the Mole Antonelliana and the Alps
Travel guide

Turin

Italy's first capital and former seat of the House of Savoy: baroque squares, kilometres of arcades, the Mole Antonelliana and the world's second-largest Egyptian Museum. Home of espresso, gianduja and the aperitivo ritual, with the snow-capped Alps as a backdrop at the end of the streets.

Highlights

Close-up of the Mole Antonelliana from below, showing its distinctive dome and stepped spire against a blue sky.

Mole Antonelliana

At 167 m, the Mole is Turin's landmark. Inside is the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, and up top a viewing platform at 85 m with a glass panoramic lift.

Close-up of an ancient Egyptian granite pharaoh statue in the Museo Egizio in Turin against a dark exhibition backdrop.

Egyptian Museum Turin

Turin's Egyptian Museum is the oldest in the world and, after Cairo, the most important – around 40,000 objects from 3,000 years of pharaonic culture.

Front facade of the Palazzo Reale on Piazza Castello with Italian and EU flags in bright sunshine.

Palazzo Reale

The Savoy royal palace and heart of the Musei Reali – state rooms, the Royal Armoury, Galleria Sabauda, library and Guarini's Shroud Chapel.

Bright interior of Turin Cathedral with white marble columns, a barrel vault and wooden pews in Renaissance style.

Turin Cathedral

Turin Cathedral, the Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista, is the city's only Renaissance church and home of the Holy Shroud. Free admission.

Equestrian statue of Emanuele Filiberto ("Caval ëd Brôns") on Piazza San Carlo, surrounded by baroque façades and visitors.

Piazza San Carlo

Turin's elegant baroque square on Via Roma, with twin churches, the Caval ëd Brôns equestrian monument and historic cafés under the arcades.

Flowering lawn in the Parco del Valentino with autumn-coloured trees and a cobbled footpath.

Parco del Valentino

42 hectares on the Po's left bank, laid out in the 19th century, with the Borgo Medievale, the UNESCO-listed Castello del Valentino and the Botanical Garden.

Discover Turin

Attractions

The 16 must-see attractions in Turin at a glance – from the Mole Antonelliana and the Savoy residences to the cathedral, squares and park. With prices, free tips and a city card note.

Museums

From the Museo Egizio and the Cinema Museum in the Mole to MAUTO and GAM – Turin's major museums with opening hours, 2026 prices and tips for planning your visit.

Churches

Turin's five most rewarding churches – from the Cathedral with the Shroud, through Guarini's Baroque domes, to the Basilica of Superga high above the city. Location, admission and tips.

Neighbourhoods

Turin's neighbourhoods at a glance – from the regal Centro Storico to the aperitivo district of Quadrilatero, and the lively San Salvario and Vanchiglia.

Food & Drink

Gianduiotto, bicerin, agnolotti, vermouth and Barolo – Turin's culinary specialities, with historic cafés, chocolate factory tours, wine bars and real prices at a glance.

Travel Tips

Every Turin travel guide in one place – from getting there, the best time to go and where to stay, to tickets, prices and the city pass, plus ready-made routes for two or three days.

Trip Planning

How many days, which tickets, what's free? A compact overview for planning your Turin trip – with a Card cost breakdown, booking tips and ready-made routes for 2 and 3 days.