One of northern Italy’s leading industrial cities, Turin is the noble neighbor of the River Po in its beautiful Alpine landscape.. Turin; one of the largest economic cities in the country, also the capital of the Piedmont region. City; It is home to a large number of architecture in Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical styles and stands out as one of the serene cities of the country.. Turin, which has a high average age and is very quiet on Sunday, is also a breathing point for those who come here with its close location to Milan.
Savoy, which once ruled the Kingdom of Sardinia While the deep culture of Turin, where the dynasty lived, has been carried to the present day with its numerous galleries, museums, theaters and opera houses, the city is a bit different from other Italian cities with its aristocratic character complemented by these features.. Turin, the place where automotive brands such as Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia are established and produced, is known as the “Automobile Capital of Italy” with this feature, and together with Milan and Genoa, it forms the triangle of the country’s industrial centers.. Turin offers a peaceful and nature-filled atmosphere to its visitors outside of Classical Italian cities, with a wide variety of cultural and artistic activities, gastronomic beauties crowned with Piedmontese delicacies, and the architectural face it offers to travelers.. Let’s take a tour of the city, which some find very quiet and some are attracted to, together.
Po River and Vittorio Emanuele Bridge
List of Places to Visit in Turin
#1 Mole Antonelliana Synagogue :
One of the most important touristic spots of Turin, where many architectural styles with different styles can be seen, Neo-Classical style Mole Antonelliana Synagogue. The synagogue, whose construction was finished in 1888, is 167.5 meters high and is the symbol of the city; but it is not used for this purpose.
Mole Antonelliana Synagogue
#2 National Cinema Museum:
The National Cinema Museum, which is one of the must-see places in the city, de Mole Antonelliana Synagogue is located in. You can watch the city by going to the terrace of the museum, which has a wide cinema archive from costumes to decorations, from film samples to installations.. The museum is closed on Mondays, open until 8 pm on other days. Since it welcomes visitors until 11 on Friday evenings, it is most logical to leave this place for the evening tour.. Entry is 10 Euros.
National Cinema Museum
#3 Palaces:
Speaking of architectural styles, one should not miss the unique palaces in the city.. Standing out with its Baroque style and oval façade, Palazzo Carignano, Palazzo Madama, which is the first senate of the country, and Palazzo Reale, the palace of the Kingdom of Savoy, must be included in the list. should be added.
Palazzo Reale
# 4 Featured Architectures:
St with Renaissance and Baroque details. John the Baptist Cathedral, the only Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city. Making 15. It is among the examples of the Middle Ages, completed in the 19th century.. The construction of the Superga Basilica, located on the Superga Hill, where you can go to watch the city that connects the Alps and the Po River from the top, was completed in 18 years.. completed in the century. There are tombs of the Savoy Dynasty around the basilica in Late-Baroque style.. Another important structure in Turin is Rivoli Castle. Once one of the residences of the Royal Family, the castle is now a museum of modern arts.
Carignano Palace
#5 Automobile Museum:
In Turin, where the production centers of world-renowned automotive companies are located, automotive More than 180 cars are on display at the Automobile Museum, which tells the historical journey of the industry. The museum is one of the oldest examples in the world with its various car models, interactive area and library.. The concept is broad, so it also hosts the vehicles of many European countries with car industries.. Still, Italian brands have a different place.. The museum is open every day; however, the hours of service vary. Entry is 12 Euros.
Fiat 600 from Automobile Museum
#6 Egyptian Museum:
The largest Egyptian Museum after the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is located in Turin. Those who are interested in Egyptian archeology can also visit this museum during the day, let me remind you that it is closed on Mondays.. Inside, there are many statues, mummies, objects and papyrus related to the history of Egypt.. It draws a lot of attention among thematic museums; entry is 13 Euros.
#7 Gameplay in Turin:
If you want to be a part of Juventus’ match excitement in one of the most popular stadiums in Europe, let’s take you to the Juventus Stadium.. Of course, for this, your travel dates must be in accordance with the schedule, keep in mind.
Valentino Park
#8 Walking Along the Po River:
One of the best activities in this city is following the banks of the Po River. a good walk to do. If you like to walk around the city without public transportation like me, this suggestion will really be good for your heart.. While seeing the quiet streets of Turin up close, the natural beauties on the opposite bank of the river will travel with you.. When you walk from the city center towards the river, you will come close to the Vittorio Emanuele I Bridge, you can cross the bridge and continue your walk in the opposite line.. Valentino Park next to the Umberto I Bridge, beyond the Vittorio Emanuele I Bridge, is a good alternative to take a breather.. Park lovers, do not forget to take note, it really is like a fairy tale.
Via Roma
#9 Shopping Time:
It is customary to add some shopping at the end of the tour. Via Garibaldi and its surroundings, where shopping is most common in the city. This place is famous for offering affordable options and crazy discounts that they launch from time to time.. Even though my visit does not coincide with a big sale, it is very good for one’s soul to wander the streets and examine the shop windows.
One of the other addresses for shopping is Via Po.. This is where the ‘vintage’ concept boutiques are located. Luxury brands’ stores are located on Via Roma, Via Lagrange and Via Carlo Alberto.. You will find good places in all these streets, you can choose one of them to enjoy the day.. Speaking of shopping, it would be a good choice to bring your loved ones some of Turin’s delicious chocolates and wines.. Let me point out that Ferrero Rocher is also a Turinian with his chocolates that we adore like Nutella, Kinder, Raffaello.
From Pro Loco Festival
#10 Tastes of Turin:
‘Slow Food’ trend center, Torino combines the taste alternatives of Piedmont with luxurious tastes.. The concept of slow food has also protected the local tastes of the city.. In fact, there is an event called Slow Food Festival in September every year.. In the city, which has a deep-rooted understanding of gastronomy, you should taste especially the truffle dishes and give the wines of the region famous for its vineyards.. While you’ve been to Northern Italy, you can have an aperitivo between 5-7pm and reminisce about my memories in Milan for me..
‘grappa’ corner from Pro Loco Festival
The Palatine Gate, which shows that Turin was home to the Roman period, is considered one of the best preserved structures in the world.
