Turin Things to Do

On the north-eastern side of Piazza Castello, a little square can be seen. It is called the Piazza Reale, and is closed by a cast-iron gate topped by statues of the Dioscuri, twin brothers of Helen of Troy. On the far side of P... more

It is impossible not to notice what's at the crossroads between Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Corso Galileo Ferraris. The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II dominates the square and gives a reassuring glance at the drivers clogg... more

The church of San Dalmazzo stands where once the church of San Pietro Monacarum stood. And, according to Antonio Astesano, in was in the former building at the time of Pliny that it was possible to see the tomb of Phaeton Herid... more

This is the only remnant of the grandiose, pentagonal fortress which once extended to what are today Corso Inghilterra and Corso Vittorio. It was built in 1564-68 and impetuously demolished in 1856. It survived numerous sieges... more

Don't be surprised if you see youngsters asleep or sunbathing on the benches in this square during the summer. It is a custom of the visitors to the National Library next door to give up on their studies for a while and enjoy a... more

Villa Gualino, built in the nineteenth century is one of the major attractions in Turin, located near the river Po . It has a picturesque location and for many years, has been the home for scientific research, training and exhi... more

It is impossible not to notice what's at the crossroads between Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Corso Galileo Ferraris. The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II dominates the square and gives a reassuring glance at the drivers clogg... more

This is one of the most beautiful private palaces in Turin. It was built in 1716 and is one of the first works of Filippo Juvarra. The façade is remarkable, animated by alternating windows with lunette and triangular shapes and... more

The Palazzo Madama is situated in the centre of Piazza Castello, with its facade facing Via Garibaldi. It takes its name from the two Royal Dames who lived here, Maria Cristina and Giovanna Battista. During past centuries, it w... more

The Palazzo dell'Università was built between 1713 and 1720 according to a design by Michelangelo Garove. It is now the home of administrative offices and the rector of the University of Studies of Turin. To admire the internal... more