On a beautiful background of the Alps, on the bank of the Pau River, Turin is located, very interesting for visiting the Italian city. The first capital of Italy is Turin, very rich in sights: palaces, museums and churches. And besides this, you can enjoy exquisite sweets based on dandong chocolate and local wines.
Let's get acquainted with what you can see, going to Turin.
Piazza Castello in Turin
The main square of Turin is the Place Castello (Piazza Castello), because it was here that the city life began in the Roman era. On this square the most important buildings of the city come out, the main streets start taking their places, and in the center the palace of Madama rises. Most often all excursion routes begin with it.
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Museums of Turin
The real symbol of Turin is the highest in Italy building, made by hand stonework - Mole Antonelliana or the tower of Passion, built in 1889. In addition to viewing platforms, from where you can see the whole city as in the palm of your hand, tourists are also attracted to the museum of cinema Turin, founded here in 1996, which acquaints you with the history of the big cinema.
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As stated before, in the heart of the main square of Turin is the palace of Madama. This palace, known as a two-sided structure, that is, has two completely different facades, which houses the Museum of Ancient Art. On the four floors of the museum you can see a collection of antique antiquities (Etruscan urns, Greek vases, bronze, ivory, ceramics, glass, fabrics and precious stones), a collection of paintings in which there is the famous "Man's Portrait" by Antonello da Messina.
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Egyptian Museum in Turin
In the center of Turin in the 17th century palace is the second largest museum in Egypt. Visiting the museum, you will plunge into the world of Egypt, you will see Turin papyrus (or royal canon), papyrus of gold mines, untouched tomb of architect Kha and his wife Merit, as well as rocky temple of Elysium.
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Cathedral of John the Baptist and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud in Turin
The most famous and doubtful tourist attraction of Turin - Turin Shroud - is in the chapel of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in 1498 for the glory of the heavenly patron of the city. Throughout the year, pilgrims from all over the world come here to see the shroud, which according to legend was wrapped by Jesus Christ after being removed from the cross.
On the lower floors of the cathedral church is open for visiting the "Museum of Sacred Art".
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Church of St. Lawrence
This church, located on the Place Castello, is considered the most beautiful in Turin, although it looks outside like an ordinary building, but inside it has the richest decoration. From an ordinary building, this church is only possible on the dome, executed in a manner characteristic of Turin architecture. Going inside from the square, you first get to the chapel of Our Lady of the Afflicted, and then to the holy staircase and to the church itself.
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The favorite place of walks for guests and residents of Turin is the Valentino Park, which is located around the castle of the same name, on the banks of the Po River in the heart of the city. The castle itself, shaped like a horseshoe, is often used for exhibitions, and the park is famous for its Rococo fountain - Twelve months.
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The Palatine Gates
One of the historical landmarks of Turin are the Palatine Gate. This well-preserved Roman gate, built in the I century BC, served as the northern entrance to their settlement, and two polygonal towers on both sides of the gate, were completed already in the Middle Ages.
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Theater of Reggio in Turin
It is one of the oldest and most prestigious opera houses in Italy, its other name is the Royal Theater, built in 1740 and rebuilt in 1973, after a violent fire. In its luxurious hall in five tiers can accommodate 1750 spectators. This theater hosts the main artistic and cultural life of Turin.
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Turin is a beautiful green city full of parks and palaces. To facilitate the movement around the city, it is recommended to buy a Torino-Piemonte card, for free entry to museums and public transportation, as a gift you will receive a map of the whole city with the main sights.
To visit Turin, you will only need to issue a passport and a visa to Italy .