Turin (Torino) - 2025 Travel Guide

🏙️ Introduction to Turin

Located at the foot of the Alps, Turin was once the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy and is renowned for its Baroque architecture, palaces, and café culture . It is also the headquarters of FIAT and the host city of the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Editor's Take : Turin isn't as bustling as Rome or Florence, but it brims with an air of elegance and nobility, complemented by a touch of Northern Italian understated artistry. It's a city that becomes more captivating the more you explore.

📍 Must-see tourist spots in Turin

1️⃣ Mole Antonelliana

  • A landmark building in Turin, it is 167 meters high.
  • Inside is the National Cinema Museum (Museo Nazionale del Cinema) 🎥, which is very interactive.
  • You can take a transparent elevator to the top to overlook the city and the Alps.

2️⃣ Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale di Torino)

  • The former palace of the Savoy dynasty🏰.
  • The interior is luxuriously decorated and houses a collection of weapons and artworks.
  • There is a beautiful royal garden behind the palace, which is suitable for a walk.

3️⃣ Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Duomo di Torino)

  • It houses the famous Shroud of Turin , said to be the burial cloth of Jesus.
  • Although the original cloth is not often displayed, it is an important site for pilgrims.

4️⃣ Egyptian Museum

  • The second largest Egyptian museum in the world (after Cairo).
  • The museum houses over 30,000 artifacts, including mummies, statues, and murals.
  • 💡 Editor's opinion: More surprising than the museums in Rome, a must-see!

5️⃣ Piazza Castello

  • The city center square, surrounded by the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama.
  • It is the most lively gathering place in Turin.

6️⃣ Porta Palatina

  • A well-preserved ancient Roman city gate dating back to the first century AD.

7️⃣ Superga Basilica

  • Located on a hill, it is accessible by cable car.
  • It overlooks the entire city of Turin and is also a pilgrimage site for football fans (commemorating the 1949 Torino football team air crash).

🍝 Must-try food in Turin

  • Gianduja / Gianduiotto Chocolate 🍫
    • The mixture of hazelnuts and chocolate creates a smooth and rich taste.
  • Bicerin ☕🍫
    • A Turin specialty drink, a blend of espresso, chocolate and cream.
  • Piedmont red wine 🍷
    • Barolo and Barbaresco red wines are extremely famous and suitable for pairing with meat.
  • Trippa alla Torinese
    • Local traditional cuisine.
  • Agnolotti del Plin small dumplings 🥟
    • A Piedmontese specialty, dumplings, usually filled with meat and have a firm texture.
  • Vitello Tonnato tuna sauce veal 🥩🐟
    • The cold dish, veal slices with tuna sauce, is refreshing and unique.
  • Piedmont Hot Pot (Bagna Cauda) 🫕
    • A hot garlic and anchovy-based sauce served with vegetables.

💡Editor 's Tip : Torino is an Italian dessert paradise. Don't miss the chocolate + coffee combo, especially the Bicerin—you'll love it!

🚆 Transportation in Turin

City transportation

  • Walking : The city center is the most convenient place for attractions to visit.
  • Subway : There is only one line, but it connects major stations with the city.
  • Bus/Tram 🚌🚋: Covers the entire city, one-way ticket is about €1.7, you can buy a day ticket for a better deal.

intercity transportation

  • Train (Trenitalia / Italo) 🚆：
    • Turin Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations are the main hubs.
    • It takes only 1 hour to get to Milan, and you can also go directly to Florence and Rome.
  • Airport (TRN) ✈️：
    • Turin Caselle Airport is 16 kilometers from the city center and can be reached by train or bus.

💡Editor 's opinion : Turin has convenient transportation and is a good extension station for travel to northern Italy, especially connecting to Milan and the Alps.

✅ Editor's travel advice

  1. Best time to travel : Spring and autumn are the most comfortable (April-June, September-October), while winter is suitable for skiing combined with city tours.
  2. Shopping Guide : Turin is the center of chocolate and coffee culture, and Gianduiotto is a popular souvenir to bring back to Hong Kong.
  3. Cultural experience : It is recommended to spend half a day visiting the Egyptian Museum and the other half sitting in a cafe drinking Bicerin and enjoying it slowly.
  4. A must-see for football fans : Juventus Stadium (Allianz Stadium) to experience the passion of Italian football.

✨Summary :
Turin is an elegant, culturally rich, and sweet city . Our top recommendation: Mole Antonelliana → Royal Palace and Archaeology → Bicerin in the afternoon → Superga for sunset views . You're guaranteed to fall in love with this understated yet charming northern Italian city!

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