Turin Must-see Sights

The Mole Antonelliana is also known as the "Turin Tower". It is the landmark building of Turin and the pattern on the back of the 2-cent euro coin. Take the elevator straight to the top of the tower, and get an unobstructed panoramic view of Turin.

However, there is a legend in Italy that students must not climb to the top of the tower before graduation, otherwise they will not be able to graduate. So, if you haven't graduated yet, you better be cautious when going up the tower.

The National Museum of Cinema is located in the Turin Tower and is one of the most famous museums in Turin. In this museum, you can learn about the development of the global cinema, view photographic equipment of the early film era, and see a large number of precious movie manuscripts, posters and movie star paraphernalia.

In the first floor lobby, there are many chairs where people can lie down. When you are tired from walking around, you can lie down and take a break while enjoying old movies projected on the tower wall.

This museum was first established in 1933. In 2019, after four years of renovation and expansion, the museum was reopened. The museum has a wide-ranging collection, from the world's first steam auto to the race cars used by today's competitive racers, displaying a total of about 200 cars.

The Royal Palace of Turin is located on one side of the Castle Square and was once the royal palace of the House of Savoy. A large number of daily supplies of aristocratic life at that time are still preserved here, showing the contemporary lifestyle of the nobility.

The palace is luxuriously decorated, with plenty of precious murals, tapestries, porcelain and other artworks inside. In addition, there are many Chinese and Japanese vases on display. In 1997, it was designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site as part of the House of Savoy’s royal residence.

The church is the main church of Turin, and it is known worldwide for its very sacred religious artefact, the “Shroud of Jesus”.

“The Shroud of Jesus” is a piece of linen that is considered to be the cloth used to wrap his body after Jesus died. Because there is a full-body image of Jesus on the cloth, marked with blood, the traces match the record in the Gospels depicting the crucifixion of Jesus. This piece of cloth is exhibited publicly only once every few decades. Each exhibition draws tens of thousands of believers.

This museum's collection of Egyptian artifacts is second only to the Egyptian National Museum and is the second largest Egyptian museum in the world. The museum’s collection is invaluable, with the most well-known being the statue of Amenhotep I, the statue of the lion headed goddess Sekhmet, and the statue of Tutankhamun with the god Amon.

Known as the “living room” of Turin, this square is a very important square in Turin. At the center of the square is the equestrian statue of Emanuele Filiberto, created by Carlo Marochetti in 1838. To the south are two Baroque churches: St. Kitts Church and St. Gallen Church. The square is surrounded by various shops and cafes. The most famous is the San Carlo Café, which has been visited by many celebrities and writers.

Built along the Po River, this park is shaded by trees and is one of the largest urban parks in Europe. Castello del Valentino and the Medieval Castle and Village are both in this park.

This is one of the favorite places for local residents to relax, with many people walking, jogging, walking dogs, dating, etc. The Turin Kayak Team trains on the nearby Po River, and they can often be seen from the shore.

This piazza is at the heart of Turin. Important historical buildings such as the Torino Palace and the Palazzo Madama are located on this square, and the streets that radiate out from the square are also the main shopping streets of Turin. On the weekends, the square is full of excitement and there are often various activities. Many street performers also choose to perform here, very worthwhile.

The Palazzo Madama is also known as the "Madame Palace", which is located on one side of the Castle Square. Back in the 1st century BC, the gate of ancient Rome was here. In the 16th century, the palace became the residence of the House of Savoy. The front of the palace was changed to the Baroque style, but the back of the Palazzo Madama still retains the original appearance of the 15th century castle.

Nowadays, it has become a museum. While enjoying the luxurious decoration of the palace, you can also view many precious ancient artworks such as pottery, jewelry, porcelain and so on.