Turin Travel Information
Set against the dramatic Alps, the
first capital of modern Italy is famed for its innovative cuisine,
exquisite chocolate, Vermouth, and of course, the Holy Shroud.
Turin, Italy
Displaying magnificent baroque architecture, with
spacious porticoes and elegant piazzas, Turin is an attractive city
waiting to be discovered.
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Turin Travel Information
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Getting There
Various flights from the UK to Turin
airport are available at discount rates. Flights can be booked here at
Hessle Travel, contact us for a quote.
Getting Around
Turin can easily be explored by foot, but also offers efficient tram and
bus services and taxis throughout the city.
Must See
Mole Antonelliana - Originally a 19th century synagogue, this famous
landmark houses the excellent National Museum of Cinema. The Duomo
houses the Turin Shroud. The Roman ruins at Porta Palatina.
The Holy Shroud, Turin
Must Do
Clumb the Mole
Antonelliana by lift for panoramic city views. Visit the Museo Egizio,
an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. Visit art
collections at Sabauda Gallery and the Rivoli Castle.
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Relax
Enjoy the excellent cuisine and sample the Bicerin - a
drink of coffee, hot chocolate and cream! Browse the designer shops
around Via Roma, or stroll around the markets at Piazza delle
Repubblica.
Explore the riverside Parco Del Valentino and with
Botanical Gardens.
Weather
Daily average
temperatures in Turin (Approx) 'C
JAN 4 FEB 7 MAR 15 APR
20 MAY 24 JUN 27 JUL 29 AUG 25 SEP 21 OCT 14 NOV 7 DEC 5
Turin Highlights
> This former capital of
Italy is set at the foothills of the Alps
> Turin has a wealth of
wonderful baroque architecture, elegant squares and arcades
> The
Egyptian Museum is second only to the one in Cairo
> La Capella
della Sindome houses the Turin Shroud
Turin is the home of Juventus
> Quintessentially Italian, home to
Juventus, Fiat and Lavazza Coffee and the Winder Olympics in 2006.
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