Discovering Turin

Located in the north-western part of Italy, Turin is the capital of the Piedmont region. City at the same historical and modern time, let's discover some things to do, see and taste in Turin!
 

1- Egyptian Museum of Turin

This fantastic museum is located between Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Castello in the center of Turin. Dedicated to the archaeology and history of ancient Egypt, this museum is a dream for history lovers and contains a huge amount of exhibits. Created in 1833, the original collection has been greatly expanded over the years. Guided tours are available to learn more about the individual objects or, for those who wish to visit the museum at their own pace, you can buy an audio guide.

2- Valentino Park

3- Mole Antonelliana

Perhaps the most distinctive building in all of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana dominates the surrounding skyline and its enormous pointed basilica is an icon of the city. Originally a Jewish synagogue, the building now houses the National Cinema Museum. At night the basilica is illuminated and serves as a lighthouse visible from many points in the city. A trip to Turin is not complete without a visit to the Antonelliana and the museum inside.

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4- Truffle

White or black, truffles are commonly found around Alba. Every autumn an entire truffle festival takes place in the city, where you can choose to buy truffles of all types and sizes. In any Piedmontese restaurant in Turin you will find many truffle dishes, such as the famous truffle risotto.

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