Turin Things to Do

From Piazza Statuto, one enters Corso Francia, an extremely long, straight road which leads to Rivoli from Turin through the town of Collegno. It was once the main road which lead to the Val di Susa from the city and from there... more

The Valentino Castle stands within the Valentino Park, on Corso Massimo D'Azeglio. It has not changed much in appearance since the expansion work carried out by the architect Di Castellamonte between 1630 and 1660 at the reque... more

This street starts at the north-west side of Piazza Castello and ends in Piazza Statuto. Past Via Dora Grossa are the traces of the antique roman city. Along the road are buildings of historic interest alternated with churches... more

La Mole Antonelliana is one of the highest works of masonry in Europe standing at 167.5 metres. It was planned by Alessandro Antonelli as a synagogue in the second half of the 19th century. The square-based construction present... more

Along Via XX Settembre, to the left of the cathedral, you can see the remains of the ancient Roman city. In particular, the remains of the Roman Theatre are visible, though partially covered by the new wing of the Royal Palace.... more

This square was built in the first half of the nineteenth century, and is surrounded by imposing buildings on three sides. The majestic Porta Nuova is a railway station on the remaining side. At the centre is a small garden ado... more

Museo Pietro Micca was opened in 1961 to remember one of the most popular heroes of Turin during the French siege of 1706 in an area that corresponds approximately to the center of the enemy front. Apart from plastics, prints a... more

The Rocca complex was built on the occasion of the General Italian Exhibition in 1884 from an idea by the architect Alfredo D'Andrate and the poet Giacosa. The complex is a perfect reproduction of fifteenth century houses and w... more

Built to a design by Juvarra, the Palazzina, an old Savoy residence, is the home to the Museum of Art and Furniture. As well as splendid furnishings, including furniture, paintings and extremely high quality goods, there are or... more

Usually, when rooms below the Gran Madre are mentioned, we think of stories linked to mysterious "black masses". Few know, however, that below the church lies the memorial dedicated to the more than 5000 Torinese soldiers who d... more