Guidebook for Torino
Sightseeing
Madama Palace
Piazza CastelloDa visitare
The main residence of the Savoy Kings. A section of the Gardens, located behind the building, is public.
324 locals recommend
Royal Palace of Turin
1 Piazzetta RealeThe main residence of the Savoy Kings. A section of the Gardens, located behind the building, is public.
The second Egyption museum to that of Cairo, Egypt. The first archeological expeditions sponsered by the Savoy was later transformed into this very famous museum.
862 locals recommend
Egyptian Museum
6 Via Accademia delle ScienzeThe second Egyption museum to that of Cairo, Egypt. The first archeological expeditions sponsered by the Savoy was later transformed into this very famous museum.
Landmark of Turin and National Cinema Museum.Take the lift up to the observation deck for a magnificent view over the city and Alps.
69 locals recommend
Via Montebello
Via MontebelloLandmark of Turin and National Cinema Museum.Take the lift up to the observation deck for a magnificent view over the city and Alps.
The monument in the middle of the square was erected to commemorate the Frejus tunnel that connected Italy to France and actually constructed by the rocks excavated from the tunnel itself.
50 locals recommend
Piazza Statuto
Piazza StatutoThe monument in the middle of the square was erected to commemorate the Frejus tunnel that connected Italy to France and actually constructed by the rocks excavated from the tunnel itself.
This beautiful, quiet square, overlooked by the City Hall, comes to life on the 1st Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month (except Jan / Jul / Aug) with the Farmers' Market.
9 locals recommend
Piazza Palazzo di Città
Piazza Palazzo di CittàThis beautiful, quiet square, overlooked by the City Hall, comes to life on the 1st Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month (except Jan / Jul / Aug) with the Farmers' Market.
Once the Northen Gate of the City back in the Roman times when Turin was still called Augusta Taurinorum, a couple of decades B.C.
81 locals recommend
Palatine Towers
Piazza Cesare AugustoOnce the Northen Gate of the City back in the Roman times when Turin was still called Augusta Taurinorum, a couple of decades B.C.
Home to the Holy Shroud of Turin, the linen cloth that is believed to be the cloth that wrapped Jesus Christ. It has been proven that the Shroud dates back to the 12th century.
91 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Piazza San GiovanniHome to the Holy Shroud of Turin, the linen cloth that is believed to be the cloth that wrapped Jesus Christ. It has been proven that the Shroud dates back to the 12th century.
The heart of the city and only 500m from the apartment that you are looking at! The perfect location for a journey through the past. Surrounded by a medieval castle and palaces.
156 locals recommend
Piazza Castello
Piazza CastelloThe heart of the city and only 500m from the apartment that you are looking at! The perfect location for a journey through the past. Surrounded by a medieval castle and palaces.
Once the seat of the Ministry of Finances, this elegant gallery connects Piazza Castello with Piazza Carlo Alberto.
10 locals recommend
Galleria Subalpina
Galleria SubalpinaOnce the seat of the Ministry of Finances, this elegant gallery connects Piazza Castello with Piazza Carlo Alberto.
Here rises the magnificent Museum of Resurgence, at the back of Palazzo Carignano with a walkthrough to the latter.
16 locals recommend
Piazza Carlo Alberto
Here rises the magnificent Museum of Resurgence, at the back of Palazzo Carignano with a walkthrough to the latter.
One of the largest sqaures in Europe. A lively location, especialy in summer, lined with cafes and the Murazzi along the River Po.
121 locals recommend
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Piazza Vittorio VenetoOne of the largest sqaures in Europe. A lively location, especialy in summer, lined with cafes and the Murazzi along the River Po.
Similar to the Pantheon in Rome, but more recent.
104 locals recommend
Catholic Parish Church of Gran Madre Di Dio
4 Piazza Gran Madre di DioSimilar to the Pantheon in Rome, but more recent.
A monastry perched on the hills and home to the National Mountain Museum. A short walk up the hill is worth the breathtaking views over the city and Alps.
184 locals recommend
Al Monte Dei Cappuccini
12 Salita al C.A.I. TorinoA monastry perched on the hills and home to the National Mountain Museum. A short walk up the hill is worth the breathtaking views over the city and Alps.
The most famous Park of the city where you will find the botanical gardens, Twelve Months Fountain and medieval complex.
594 locals recommend
Valentino Park
Viale VirgilioThe most famous Park of the city where you will find the botanical gardens, Twelve Months Fountain and medieval complex.
Built to host the Internationl Exhibition of 1884, therfore not original, but still worth a vist.
99 locals recommend
Medieval Village
107 Viale VirgilioBuilt to host the Internationl Exhibition of 1884, therfore not original, but still worth a vist.
Home to the Dutchess Maria Cristina of France (spouse to Vittorio Amedeo).
109 locals recommend
Castello del Valentino
Home to the Dutchess Maria Cristina of France (spouse to Vittorio Amedeo).
Piazza Cavour
A beautiful, unexpected garden in the middle of the city.
Here rises the statue of the "father" of the unification of Italy in 1861, Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour.
14 locals recommend
Piazza Carlo Emanuele II
Piazza Carlo Emanuele IIHere rises the statue of the "father" of the unification of Italy in 1861, Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour.
Piazza San Carlo
161 P.za S. CarloThe most elegant square in Turin.
Piazza Comitato di Liberazione Nazionale sits behind the twin churches, overlooking Piazza San Carlo. 2 impressive marble fountains portray a male and female figure representing the rivers Po and Dora
Piazza C.L.N
Piazza C.L.N.Piazza Comitato di Liberazione Nazionale sits behind the twin churches, overlooking Piazza San Carlo. 2 impressive marble fountains portray a male and female figure representing the rivers Po and Dora
Another porticoed street of great historical importance. Here Pietro Micca's heroic defense held off and resolved the French siege of 1706.
Via Pietro Micca
Another porticoed street of great historical importance. Here Pietro Micca's heroic defense held off and resolved the French siege of 1706.
Sanctuary of the Consolata
2 Via Maria AdelaideBuilt on top of the former Roman West Gate.
Military Quarters
Museo della Resistenza
Everything Else
Piazza più vicino per trovare parcheggio e dove si trova il Parcheggio Citadella
Piazza Vincenzo Arbarello
Piazza Vincenzo ArbarelloPiazza più vicino per trovare parcheggio e dove si trova il Parcheggio Citadella
Centro Palatino
25 Piazza della RepubblicaThe largest street market in the city.
P.S.:Secondary Train Station - 1,5km from the apartment you are looking at! It may be the secondary station, but has high traffic and railroad lines to many destinations.
105 locals recommend
Turin Porta Susa
Corso BolzanoP.S.:Secondary Train Station - 1,5km from the apartment you are looking at! It may be the secondary station, but has high traffic and railroad lines to many destinations.
P.N.:Main Train Station, 2,5km from the apartment you are looking at. Several stores and food facilities can be found in the station hall.
217 locals recommend
Porta Nuova station
58 Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIP.N.:Main Train Station, 2,5km from the apartment you are looking at. Several stores and food facilities can be found in the station hall.
Food Scene
Ristorante Consorzio
23 Via Monte di PietàOttimo
Ristorante È Cucina Torino
9 Via StampatoriOttimo
One of the many street of Turin wlined with porticoes providing shelter on rainy days and shade on during the hot summer.
64 locals recommend
Via Po
One of the many street of Turin wlined with porticoes providing shelter on rainy days and shade on during the hot summer.
Solferino Square
Piazza SolferinoRestaurants and bars and the "Four Seasons" Fountain.
Just around the corner from the apartment you are looking at! The obelisk in the middle was erected in 1953. Obelix Cafè for excellent "Apericenas".
12 locals recommend
Piazza Savoia
Just around the corner from the apartment you are looking at! The obelisk in the middle was erected in 1953. Obelix Cafè for excellent "Apericenas".
Beautiful buildings and a great nightlife spot with loads of cafe's, bars, restuarants....
66 locals recommend
Piazza Emanuele Filiberto
Beautiful buildings and a great nightlife spot with loads of cafe's, bars, restuarants....
T - Bone Station
3 Via CernaiaExcellent steaks
Otto e Tre Quarti
8/C Piazza SolferinoGood Pizzas
M** Bun
8A Corso Giuseppe SiccardiThe best fast SLOWFOOD!
Eataly Torino Lagrange
3 Via Giuseppe Luigi LagrangeFantastic pasta
Gelateria Siculo
31 Via S. QuintinoThe best Ice cream in Turin
Sicomoro
6 Via StampatoriGreat Food
Farmacia Del Cambio
2 Piazza CarignanoDinner in Style! Reservations required...
Osteria le Putrelle
11 Via Valperga CalusoExcellent Food!
Ristoranti Volver Torino
7 Via Giovanni BoteroFeel like a goos steak?
Very good restaurant! You might need to book in advance.
15 locals recommend
Ristorante La Taverna Dei Mercanti
13 Via Santa ChiaraVery good restaurant! You might need to book in advance.
Savurè - Pastificio con Cucina
38 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiGood for a plate of Pasta
Fratelli la Bufala
37 Via Giuseppe BarbarouxExcellent Pizza!
A relatively new area, full of eateries and bars. A great place for a sundowner and only a 10 minute walk from the appartment. Highly recommended!
7 locals recommend
Mercato Metropolitano
4 Piazza XVIII DicembreA relatively new area, full of eateries and bars. A great place for a sundowner and only a 10 minute walk from the appartment. Highly recommended!
Shopping
At almost 1km in length, via Garibldi is the longest pedstrian street in Europe. A very popular cobblestone street, one of the city's favourites for stolls and shopping.
71 locals recommend
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Via Giuseppe GaribaldiAt almost 1km in length, via Garibldi is the longest pedstrian street in Europe. A very popular cobblestone street, one of the city's favourites for stolls and shopping.
Galleria San Federico
7 Galleria S. FedericoBuilt in 1933 to host stores.
Here your high end shopping! An elegant porticoed street, lined with marble and "lables"!
176 locals recommend
Via Roma
Via RomaHere your high end shopping! An elegant porticoed street, lined with marble and "lables"!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lobelix Cafè
4 Piazza SavoiaDon't miss out on the famous "Apericena" round 19h00!
Essentials
Carrefour express
19 Via Santa Teresa