Things to Do in Turin Piedmont Italy - Travel Guide & Information

This description page of Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont Italy, will guide you in planning your trip to Italy and help you to find useful travel information about the Things to Do in this Italian Region.

Monuments and Museums

San Giovanni Cathedral

This holy cathedral is most famous for being home to the Holy Shroud of Turin. The Holy Shroud is a sacred relic in the form of a linen sheet said to have covered the body of Christ after his crucifixion.

Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio)

This museum contains an extraordinary collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt. Claiming the third largest collection in the world it has on display several copies of the Book of the Dead as well as a rare well preserved tomb of the BC era and an intact sarcophagus of Vizier Ghemenef-Har-Bak.

Modern Art Gallery (Galleria D’arte Moderna)

Turino’s modern art museum contains extensive Italian artwork from the 19th and 20th century.

Carignano Palace

This elegant Baroque palace housed the first Italian parliament and also contains the Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano, which commemorates Italian history from 1800 to the early 20th century.

National Automobile Museum (Museo Nazionale Dell’Automobile)

This museum holds an appropriate place in the town well known for being a major Fiat manufacturer. It documents the history of the automobile from its creation to the current high tech models of today.

Valentino Park (Parco del Valentino)

Located along the Po River and filled with lush gardens, this is one of Italy’s largest and most beautiful parks. Sights include the Castello Mediovale which was built in 1884 for world exposition.

Sport and Relax

Boating on the Po

This water borne sight seeing tour is free during Christmas and week-end afternoons. Boat passengers are offered a spectacular view of the city and its surrounding hills. Bars and restaurants surround the banks of the lake and offering tourist stunning background scenery while enjoy a succulent meal or enjoying a refreshing drink.

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