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If you are planning to visit Torino, you might be interested in this list of the top attractions and sights in the city. These are some of the most popular and impressive places to see and experience in Torino:
- Museo Egizio: A world-class museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, with over 30,000 artifacts and mummies.
- Basilica di Superga: A beautiful baroque church on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the city and the Alps.
- Museo Nazionale del Cinema: A unique museum housed in the iconic Mole Antonelliana tower, showcasing the history and culture of cinema.
- Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile: A fascinating museum that displays more than 200 cars from different eras and countries, as well as interactive exhibits and simulators.
- Palazzo Reale Di Torino: The former residence of the royal family of Savoy, featuring lavish rooms, gardens, and art collections.
- Mole Antonelliana: The symbol of Torino, a 167-meter tall tower that was originally designed as a synagogue, but now hosts the cinema museum and an observation deck.
- Piazza Castello: The main square of Torino, surrounded by historic buildings such as the royal palace, the royal library, and the Teatro Regio.
- Parco del Valentino: A large and scenic park along the Po river, with a botanical garden, a medieval castle, and a replica of a medieval village.
- Piazza San Carlo: A elegant square with arcades, statues, fountains, and cafes, often called «the drawing room of Torino».
- Juventus Stadium: The home of the famous Juventus football club, where you can watch a match, visit the museum, or take a tour of the stadium.
- Duomo di Torino: The cathedral of Torino, where you can see the Holy Shroud of Turin (a relic believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ) in a special chapel.
- Mercato di Porta Palazzo: The largest open-air market in Europe, where you can find fresh produce, clothes, antiques, and ethnic food.
- Palazzo Madama e Casaforte degli Acaja: A historic palace that combines medieval and baroque styles, and hosts the civic museum of ancient art.
- Borgo Medievale: A charming replica of a medieval village in the Valentino park, with shops, workshops, and a castle.
- Santuario Basilica La Consolata: A stunning church with a richly decorated interior, famous for its miraculous image of the Virgin Mary.
- Parco della Tesoriera: A peaceful park with a 17th-century villa that houses a music library and a piano museum.
- Monte dei Cappuccini: A hill that offers spectacular views of Torino and the Alps, as well as a church and a museum of mountain culture.
- Cappella dei Banchieri e dei Mercanti: A hidden gem in the city center, a small chapel with exquisite frescoes by Giacomo Jaquerio.
- Museo Pietro Micca: A museum that tells the story of Pietro Micca, a hero who sacrificed his life to save Torino from a French attack in 1706.
- GAM – Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea: A modern art gallery that displays works by Italian and international artists from the 19th century to the present day.
- Palazzo Carignano: A magnificent palace that was the birthplace of King Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of unified Italy. It also hosts the national museum of the Risorgimento (the Italian unification movement).
- MAO – Museo d’Arte Orientale: A museum that showcases art and culture from Asia, with collections from China, Japan, India, Tibet, and more.
- Armeria Reale: The royal armory of Torino, one of the richest in Europe. It exhibits weapons, armor, paintings, and tapestries from various periods and regions.
- Quadrilatero Romano: The oldest part of Torino, where you can admire Roman ruins such as the Porta Palatina gate and the Palatine Towers. It is also a lively area with many bars and restaurants.
- Museo della Sindone: A museum dedicated to the Holy Shroud of Turin. It explains its history, science, and significance through multimedia displays and replicas.
