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I have always wanted to add to this site some information about the city where I live, Turin (Torino). Well, it is not much related to choral music, but I added anyway: this is a very overlooked and underestimated city and I belive it deserves some space here. If you are just a bit interested, please go on and you won't be disappointed!



The best known building of the city is the Mole Antonelliana, which houses the National Cinema Museum.


Mole Antonelliana


The Palatine Towers are well preserved Roman remains worth visiting. The Cathedral of St John the Baptist houses the Shroud of Turin, an old linen cloth with an imprint of a man, which is believed by many to be the cloth that covered Jesus in his grave.
The Museo Egizio has the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world after the Cairo Museum.
Turin has buildings of great historical and architectural interest: the Savoy Residences. In addition to the Royal Palace (the official residence of the Savoys until 1865) there are many palaces, residences and castles in the city centre and in the surrounding towns. Turin is home to Palazzo Chiablese, the Royal Armoury, the Royal Library, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Carignano, Palazzo Bricherasio, Palazzo Cavour, Palazzo Paravia, Villa della Regina and the Valentino Castle just to name a few.


Palazzo Reale

Palazzo Carignano

Palazzo Madama


Not far from Turin, the castles of Rivoli, Moncalieri, Venaria, Agliè, Racconigi, and Pavone can be visited, the Royal Palace of Venaria being the most important of all.
The Hunting Lodge by Juvarra can be admired in Stupinigi and there is also the royal estate in Pollenzo. Some of these host events, exhibitions and cultural initiatives capable of attracting national and international visitors alike. In 1997, this complex of historical buildings was recognised as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.



Stupinigi Hunting Lodge

Venaria Royal Palace (part of)


If you come to Turin, you should also have a walk to admire the amazing baroque squares (piazza Castello, piazza San Carlo, piazza Vittorio, piazza Statuto and many others) and the unique arcade streets (via Po, via Cernaia, corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Roma, Via Pietro Micca, corso Vinzaglio).
In the hills overlooking the city, visitors can admire the basilica church of Superga and enjoy a view of Turin against a backdrop of the snow-capped Alps. The basilica holds the tombs of many of the dukes of Savoy, as well as many of the kings of Sardinia. Superga can be reached by means of the Superga Rack Railway from the suburb of Sassi.


Basilica di Superga




Piazza Palazzo di Città (City Hall square)

Arcades and lights



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Major current and upcoming events

Turin world design capital

The Space of Man, an investigation into the contemporary art scene in Chile

The Painting of Modern Life will re-examine what has been arguably the most influential development in the history of contemporary painting: the use and translation of photographic imagery

International book fair

Canaletto e Bellotto: an exhibition dedicated to the artistic relationship amongst the two great masters of the 18th century

9th International Track and Field Meeting

XXIII UIA World Congress Torino 2008

Oriental Arts Museum: opening on September 15, 2008



Useful links

How to get here: Turin airport

City Sightseeing Turin

Make sure you include a city card that will allow you to see more and pay less

The local public transport service

Travel information in the Piedmont region

Travel in Turin and Province

Tourist information

Turismo Torino

HISTORIC CAFÉS Simply you cannot miss them! The best coffee and chocolate specialities of all Italy that can only be found here!!!

Visits and tours in Turin and Piedmont

Museums in Turin

Other info about museums in Turin

Egyptian Museum

Royal Palace of Venaria official site

Royal Palace of Venaria

National Cinema Museum

GAM (Galleria d'Arte Moderna) Modern Art Exhibition

Palazzo Madama

Palazzo Bricherasio

The Fortress of Fenestrelle (the biggest in Europe: 3km lenght, 1300000 sqm surface, yes you have read it right! surface is more than 1 million square meters!!!)

Sacra di San Michele

Piemonte feel: useful tourist information about the Piedmont area

City of Turin official site

Turin Astronomical Park INFINI.TO

Wikimapia view of Turin and its wards

Last updated on 18 April 2008