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Once seen as little more than an industrial city, Turin is now undergoing extensive urban regeneration. Situated on the mighty River Po in the far northwest of Italy, and surrounded by stunning alpine scenery, Turin offers visitors a feast of baroque architecture, ornate Art Nouveau cafes, and museum collections covering everything from Egyptology to contemporary art. In 2006 it is expecting a surge in tourist numbers, as it is hosting the Winter Olympic Games.

For years Turin was synonymous with car giant FIAT, which was founded here in 1899 - however the citys origins go back much further. Julius Caesars Quadrilatero Romano (Roman Quarter) can still be seen and is now abuzz with trendy restaurants. By the early Middle Ages the powerful Savoy dynasty had taken control - leaving a legacy of lavish palaces. After unification, Turin was the first capital of Italy, an honour it held for just four years.

The symbol of the city is the Mole Antonelliana, an eye-catching dome, while its most famous relic is the Holy Shroud, thought by some to be the cloth that wrapped Christs body after the crucifixion. It still attracts thousands of pilgrims. Other visitors come to shop under the citys elegant porticoes, or try some of the local gastronomic specialities such as Lavazza coffee, Gianduja (hazelnut chocolate) and Vermouth.

Turin Tourist Information Office

Address: Piazza Castello, 161, 100100 Torino

Email: info@turismotorino.org

Phone: +39 011 535 181

  • Egyptian Museum
    On the cosy Piazza Carignano, in-between the baroque theatre and the former Academy of Sciences, Turin's Egyptian Museum houses the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities after that of Cairo.
  • National Museum of Cinema
    The 1941-founded National Museum of Cinema (Museo Nazionale del Cinema, MNC) was relocated in 2000 inside the 167-metre Mole Antonelliana, the bizarre skyscraper-like building representing the city of Turin. A must-see for any cinema-goer, it offers a thematic journey through the history of moving pictures.
  • Parco del Valentino
    Valentino is one of Turin's most charming parks, stretching over 40 hectares along the left bank of the River Po. It features endless green spaces, including Italy's second-largest botanical garden, a medieval village, the Società Promotrice di Belle Arti exhibiting building and an outstanding 18th-century castle.
  • Turin's Best Shops
    Turin was Italy's first capital of fashion and still offers a wide selection of classy stores. Planned by Marcello Piacentini and built between 1931 and 1937, Via Roma is by far the most elegant street, lined with chic shopping malls and the biggest names in Italian fashion.
  • Hennessy
    Hennessy is Turin's most popular disco, located on the Turin hill at the foot of Superga Basilica. The stylish interior and trendy music create a superb atmosphere that pulls a good crowd, including Juventus footballers.
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