20 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN TURIN

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Now that Juve has been done with Cristiano Ronaldo, there is an extra interest about the city of Turin. Look you're Marujas, huh? Before CR7 (or we have to say "despite"), Turin was already one of the most elegant cities in northern Italy, it also has a lot of attractions. And you are interested only now? Mmm, well, better late than never. In this post we will tell you 20 things to see and do in Turin (and no, it doesn't include Ronaldo's house, sorry).

1. The Mole Antonelliana It is undoubtedly the great architectural jewel of Turin. This huge and imposing building was initially designed as a Synagogue, but for several reasons it finally changed its function. Its representative dome crowned by a pinnacle stands out in the city skyline, so from the first moment you will notice its presence. Inside it houses theNational Museum of Cinema. Tip: go up to the top floor by elevator to have amazing views of Turin and the Alps. The combined price of the museum and the lift is € 15 (free with the Turin Card). More info.

2. The Egyptian Museum It is the other great attraction of Turin. To give you an idea of its importance, only the Cairo Museum has more Egyptian archaeological remains in the world. In Turin, more than 3,000 objects are exhibited, although it is said that there are more than 20,000 stores waiting to be restored. By the way, its real name is Museo delle Antichità Egizie and the ticket is worth € 15 (+ € 2 if you buy online). It is free with the Turin Card). More info.

The entrance to this museum and many others in the city, as well as other attractions in the Piedmont region, are included in the Torino - Piemonte Card, the Turin tourist card.

3. Another place to visit in Turin is the Madama Palace. Today it houses the Civic Museum of Ancient Art, but the palace itself is a work of Baroque art. It is located in Piazza Castello, where it is also…

4. ... theRoyal Palace. I don't know if you know but Turin was the capital of Italy between 1861 and 1865, and it also hosted the Italian monarchy for a long time. The Royal Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be visited, to freak out with the opulence of the interior. In case you wonder (which I doubt unless you are not a geek of history), in a referendum after World War II it was decided to abolish the monarchy and welcome the Republic. The ticket price is € 12 (free with the Turin Card). More info.

5. The Piazza San Carlo It is perhaps the most beloved square by the Turinese, in fact they have given it a rather significant nickname: "the Turin Salon". The most curious here are the two twin churches, that of San Carlos Borromeo and that of Santa Cristina (although if you look closely they are not identical).

6. Give yourself a walk on Via Po which starts at Piazza Castello and reaches the river that gives it its name: the Po, nothing more and nothing less than the longest river in Italy.

7. If you like art you have to visit the GAM (Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art) where there are more than 45,000 works, including paintings by De Chirico, Renoir, Klee, Balla, Boccioni, Warhol and Modigliani. It is located on Via Magenta, 31. Admission costs € 10.

8. If you are looking for good, beautiful and cheap places tohave a snack in Turin, we advise you a lot Beerba, where for € 12-15 (depending on the cocktail you choose) you have access to a free buffet. The schedule is from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Fridays make specialties from various regions of Italy!)

9. The best sunset of the city seen from the Monte dei Capuccini, you will have the city at your feet. To get on, if you don't have a car, take bus 56 or 13.

10. Turin is the headquarters of one of the most important companies in Italy: the FIAT (the acronym for "Fabbriche Italiane Automobili Torino"), so you can breathe motor in every corner. Although the place where you really enjoy this world is in the Nazionale dell'Automobile Museum, probably the most important in the world of this subject. Here you can learn more about the history of cars, and about brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and, of course, Fiat. Entering costs € 12 (free with Turin Pass). More info.

11. In Italy it is always the ideal time to have a good coffee in some handsome place, and in Turin there are many coffee shops full of charm. A good example is the San Carlo coffee and the Torino coffee (both in the Plaza San Carlos).

12. Many tourists visit the Basilica of Superga believing that its importance is only to house the tombs of several kings and princes from the Savoy house. But this place had a tragic event: on April 4, 1949 a plane carrying the Torino Football Club football team crashed into the retaining wall in the back of the Basilica. 31 people died, among which 18 players of the "Gran Torino", as the team was known, which in those years was the best in Italy). Ticket price: € 5 (free with the Turin Card).More info.

13. In the Sindone Museumyou can contemplate a replica of the famous Holy Shroud that has always (and now more than ever) been shrouded in mysteries. Admission is € 5. The original Shroud is kept locked in the Turin Cathedral, but it can be seen only when the Pope visits and teaches it. I mean, almost never.

14. Did you know that Turin retains Roman buildings and remains? To know them you will have to approach the Roman Quadrilateral. Among all, the Porta Palatina stands out. Curiosity: her old name was Julia Augusta Taurinorum.

15. If you want to rest outdoors, nothing to return to the hotel, a good place is the Valentino Park. Once the batteries are recharged, approach the Borgo Medievale Which is right there. It is not authentic, it was built for the Italian General Exhibition of 1884 and luckily, at the end, it was decided to keep it. It is a reproduction of a medieval citadel, with its streets, squares, churches and on top of the Rock, which would be the fortified castle. Admission is free although if you want to visit the Rock and its exhibitions you have to pay € 5 (free with the Turin Card). More info.

16. As in every Italian city, in Turin there are a few beautiful churches. Our favorite is the Sanctuary of the Consolata, famous for its Romanesque, baroque and neoclassical elements and for its beautiful altar. And of course, the Cathedral from the city.

17. Turin is a lively and lively city, surely during your stay there will be some interesting exhibition or event. Take a look to see what is cooking in the city.

18. One of the things you have to try in Turin is the bicerin, a typical drink made of coffee, chocolate and milk cream. The best place to take it is Al Bicerin, where it was invented. If you prefer a hot chocolate of a lifetime, go to the Guido Gobino Cioccolateria.

19. If you are crazy about everything related to the East, like us, you may be interested in a visit to the Oriental Art Museum, with works of art and objects from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, India, China and Japan.

20. A curious visit, if you have several days of time, is that ofLeumann. This town was built between 1875 and 1907 with the idea of housing working families. The best thing is that its architecture followed the canons of the Liberty style and today it is undoubtedly a site that seems anchored in time ... well planned, huh!