Turin - sights of the mystical intricacies of history. The main museums of the city of Turin. Church of St Lawrence

Turin, thanks to its attractions, is one of the most visited in Italy. "The capital of European Baroque", "the cradle of Italian freedom", part of the "Magic Triangle", the city of "white" and "dark" hearts, the birthplace of risotto, Ferrero chocolate, martini. Here are just a few designations that characterize the city.

The fourth largest in Italy, Turin stands out in a bright and distinctive way in the elite list. Comparison with Rome, Milan, Naples does not make sense, its sights are so unique. What is one Egyptian Museum worth, which has no equal in Europe. Even Cairo, he is a healthy competition.

The veil of mystical mystery attracts lovers of the mysterious, esoteric to Turin. It is believed that together with Prague and Lyon it forms a "devilish", or, to put it mildly, "magic triangle". Evidence for this is at every turn. There is something to see in Turin for curious and fastidious tourists.

The roads of history

Now Turin and Italy are inseparable. But it was not always so. Like many settlements that arose on the blessed land of the Apennine Peninsula, the city often passed "from hand to hand". But there was one of the few that the new owners tried not to destroy, but to strengthen.

Even during the period of Roman rule, a competent layout was laid. In the VIII century, Turin was the center of the Lombard duchy, in the XVI century - the capital of the Savoy dynasty, later - the Sardinian kingdom, then the Italian one. Vanity and political and economic possibilities of rulers, except high status brought little to the city. Only after joining the united Italy, Turin began to develop rapidly. It was the first capital of a united country. Then this relay title passed to Venice, after it - to Rome.

The fascinating history of the formation of this city stretched for centuries. And every new stage left his mark on the austere French streets that lined northern Italy. It is compared with Paris and Barcelona, ​​and the soothsayer Nostradamus wrote: "Here you can find heaven, and hell, and purgatory." Welcome to the mystical capital of Piedmont, Turin.

Most of the centuries-old sights tell about the time when the capital of the Savoy state, which later turned into the kingdom of Sardinia, was moved to Turin from France (Chambery). An important role in the formation of today's image of the city was played by the fact that in 1861 Turin was proclaimed the capital of a united Italy.

Today, the capital of Piedmont is the fourth largest city in Italy and the first in terms of the number of mysterious places.

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Royal Palace

There were glorious times in the history of Turin when it bore the proud title of the Italian capital. The streets, spread out with the memory of Versailles, were filled with politicians, scientists and intellectuals. And the population spent all their free time in local cafes, twisted in the world of disputes of highly intellectual matters.

Memories of those glorious times are kept by the Royal Palace. Built in the 17th century, it is a model of its time. Interiors, tapestries and other furnishings have been preserved since the time of the royal family of Savoy.

Don't miss the Chinese Cabinet, the Scissors Staircase or the Rock - Dele - Forbeci, Red, Blue and Throne Rooms.

Address: Italy, Turin

Telephone:+390114361455

Working mode: from Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30 to 19.30

Price: 6.5 euros.

Cathedral of John the Baptist

Most of the buildings in Turin were built in the 17th century, but there is also an example of the Renaissance - the Cathedral or the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (patron saint of the city). However, the architectural style is not the main thing that the people of Turin are proud of when they talk about their cathedral. The main thing is hidden inside - the Shroud of Turin is kept here.

According to legend, the crucified body of Christ was wrapped in it. The shroud keeps traces of the wounds left by the crown of thorns. However, to see the relic in common days only possible from afar. Most lucky tourists who visited Turin on the eve of the day of St. John the Baptist (June 24), at this time usually, by signing up on the official website, you can see the shrine with your own eyes.

In addition, here you can visit the Museum of Sacred Art.

Address: Italy, Turin, Piazza San Giovanni,

Telephone:+39 011 813 8560

Working mode: Monday to Saturday from 7:00 to 12:30, from 15:00 to 19:00, Sunday from 8:00.

Turin, like Barcelona, ​​is called the city of one architect. Alessandro Antonelli became the Italian Gaudi. The Mole Antonelliana tower bears his name, which means "The Mass of Antonelli".

The building was erected under the Synagogue. However, in the middle of the work, the Jewish community ran out of money (one of the versions!), And the tower was completed only after it was bought by the municipality for the state museum.

At the top of the building, 167 meters high, there was then a sculpture of the “winged genius”, which today is located inside the tower. The fact is that more than 50 years ago, the statue was blown away by lightning. Now the spire is crowned with a 4-meter star.

At the top of the tower there is an observation deck, which, according to an old belief, is better not for students to climb, otherwise you can be left without a diploma. In addition, when going to the exam, Turin students try not to pass by the tower and not look at its spire, as this promises failure.

You can go up to the observation deck on a high-speed glass elevator.

Initially, the tower housed the Museum of the Unification of Italy, but for the last 15 years the Museum of Cinema has found its home here. Thematic souvenirs are sold on the ground floor. And in the five-level museum itself, you can learn the entire history of cinema from its inception to the present day. Interesting exhibits include old laterna magica projectors and modern movie cameras.

"Antonelli Mass" is minted on Italian coins of two euro cents.

Address: Italy, Turin

Working mode: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 23:00.

Price: ticket to the museum - 7 euros, concessionary - 2 euros. Elevator ride - 4.50 euros (preferential - 3.20). Museum + elevator - 8 euros or 4.50 discounted.

However, to enjoy the panorama of Turin, it is not necessary to climb the observation deck of Mole Antonelliana. Amazing views of the city also open up from the hill on which the Superga Basilica is located - the main Catholic symbol of the city. Here you can feel like King Vittorio Amadeus II and his cousin Eugene of Savoy watching the French and Spanish siege of Turin back in 1706. In case of victory, they vowed to build a temple on this site. Is it worth talking about the outcome of the battles.

All the kings of the Savoy dynasty are buried in the basilica.

Address: Italy, Turin, Str. Della Basilica di Superga, 73.

Telephone:+39 0118997456

Working mode: royal crypt and apartments daily from 9.30 to 19.30, rise to the dome from Monday to Friday from 10 to 18 hours.

Price: entrance to the crypt and royal apartments - 4 euros for each ticket, climbing to the dome - 3 euros.

Turin has long been not just the capital, but the intellectual and scientific center of Italy. So at the beginning of the 19th century, the Piedmontese monarchs bought a collection of Egyptian antiquities: sarcaphagi, mummies, papyri, ushabti figurines. Their first owner was the French consul in Alexandria, Bernardino Drovetti. It was these exhibits that became the basis for the Turin Egyptian Museum. Now, in terms of the size and content of the funds (about 30 thousand exhibits), it is second only to the Cairo National Museum.

Address: Italy, Turin

Telephone:+39 011 561 7776

Working mode: from Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30 to 19.30.

Price:

• full ticket -15 euros,
• preferential - 11 euros (15-18 years old), 3 euros (6 - 14 years old).
• Free - for children under 6 years old, military and disabled people.

Piazza San Carlo

This town square can rightly be called a monument of architecture of the 17th century. Spacious and symmetrical, like most of Turin's streets, it dates back to 1637. The square was designed by Carlo Castellamonte. In the south, according to his idea, two churches were erected: Santa Cristina and San Carlo. On the other side grew the Solaro del Borgo Palace, which now houses the National Philharmonic.

The cafes located here can also be called important sights of the square, most of which are as old as Piazza San Carlo.

Address: Italy, Turin, Piazza San Carlo

On the banks of the Po River, in the very center of the city, there is Valentino Park, beloved by all Turintians, on the territory of which there is also a castle of the same name.

Where this name came from, one can only guess, or rather, everyone can choose an urban legend to their taste. Some argue that the case is in the church of St. Vitus, located on a hill that overlooks the park. In it, in a crystal casket, the remains of St. Valentine are kept. Others are convinced that the reason is that the opening of the park took place on Valentine's Day.

The park has a beautiful green area with many fountains and streams, which are masterpieces of architecture, a botanical garden, medieval alleys. Not only tourists, but also locals like to spend time here.

Valentino Castle, located in the park, was built in the 13th century, but at the beginning of the 17th it was subjected to a major reconstruction, which turned it into a classic example of French style.

For more than 150 years, the castle has housed the Faculty of Architecture of the Polytechnic University of Turin.

Address: Italy, Turin, Viale Diego Balsamo Crivelli (castle), Corso Massimo D'Azeglio (park).

Telephone: +39 011 090 6216

Price: for free

car museum

It is in Turin that an Italian museum of this kind was not created by chance, because the capital of Piedmont is the birthplace of the Fiat brand (the concern appeared here at the end of the 19th century). The historical complex has existed since 1932. Fans of legendary exhibits will be able to admire the first car created by the brand in 1899. In addition, here you can trace the development of other legendary Italian car brands: Alfa Romeo and Ferrari. A special place is given to foreign guests: vintage models of Ford and Rolls-Royce. A huge exposition tells visitors about the "Formula - 1".

The English edition of The Times noted the educational and scientific significance of the exposition in 2013, including historical complex to rating 50 best museums peace. Automotive history in the exhibits got 35th place in it.

Address: Italy, Turin

Telephone:+39 011677666

Working mode: Mon: 10 am to 2 pm, Tue: 2 pm to 7 pm, Wed-Fri: 10 am to 7 pm, Fri-Sat: 10 am to 9 pm.

Price:

• full ticket - 12 euros; preferential - 8 euros (persons over 65 years old, children from 6 to 14 years old, disabled people, groups of 15 people; students upon presentation of a ticket); school - 2.50 euros.
• Free for children under 6 years old, journalists, holders of a subscription to the museums of Turin and Piedmont and the Tourist Card Torino + Piemonte Card.

Turin is an interweaving of different cultures, centuries and traditions. He will attract lovers ancient architecture, picturesque landscapes, amazing museums and mystical places.

Urban legends say that at the foot of the Capuchin Hill, which is located opposite the Valentino Park, is the border of light and darkness. And under the temple erected on it, the Holy Grail is buried. In addition, the capital of Piedmont, together with French Lyon and Czech Prague, forms the legendary "devil's triangle".

When planning a trip to Italy, include Turin in your itinerary. Dozens of amazing city tours with large areas, green parks, luxurious shopping streets in the shadow of arcades and many attractions will not leave you indifferent.

brief information

Turin is one of the largest and most beautiful cities Italy, located in the north-west of the country in the foothills of the Alps, on a hillside in the Po Valley. Turin is not spoiled by the attention of tourists, like Rome, Florence or Venice, but, definitely, it deserves your attention. No wonder it is called "Italian Paris".

The view of the evening Turin and the Mole Antonelliana tower is mesmerizing

Today, Turin is a large (130 km²) industrial center with almost a million inhabitants and is the capital of the Piedmont region. The history of the city begins from the 3rd century BC. e. from the settlements of the Celtic and Ligurian tribes. Then it was a Roman colony, then the commune of Mark Turin. And only in the XV century, after Turin passed into the possession of the Savoy family, the city began to grow rapidly, annexing neighboring lands. The dukes of Savoy were given the royal title, and Turin became the capital of the kingdom.

How to get there

The most convenient way to get to Turin is by plane. As for Russia, there are direct flights from Moscow, as well as charter flights from St. Petersburg. You can also get to Turin through Milan or Genoa, and from there by bus or train.

According to my good friends who have already visited Turin twice, it is more practical to get from the airport to the city center by bus. Firstly, the stop is located right at the exit from the terminal, and secondly, you will reach the city center. The ticket must be validated at the entrance to the bus. Its purchase at the airport ticket office will cost less than the driver.
But you won’t be able to get to the center by train, since it final destination is the Torino Dora station and not Central station. Therefore, you will have to change to a tram or bus going to your destination.

There is a well-developed railway connection between European countries, for example, from France, Germany, England, Spain to Turin can be comfortably and quickly reached by train. There are no direct tickets from Moscow, so you have to get to Milan or Genoa via Nice. There are also bus routes, but they are longer and more expensive. From the sea towns to Genoa can be reached by ferry, and from there to Turin.

What to see in Turin

The rich history of Turin still gives a special flavor to the atmosphere of the whole city. Walking along its streets, one can see stunning palaces and residences, museums and galleries, squares and arches that cover the entire central part giving it a magical aura.

Attractions in Turin are mostly historical and are concentrated in the city center. The architecture of the buildings is dominated by the Baroque style - it is he who gives the city a magnificent and festive look.

Based on the experience of my friends, it is better to book a hotel in the city center, not far from the railway station, then you can get around most of the sights on foot. And if you prefer more remote areas, then choose a hotel near the metro. Turin Metro is the best way to get around the city. There are signs and scoreboards everywhere, and if you use the metro scheme, the risk of getting lost is reduced to zero. Trains run every few minutes. It's much more convenient than the tram or bus, especially if you don't speak Italian and can't explain where you need to go. Italians are not very fond of English and prefer to communicate with tourists in their own language, so it would be useful to take a small phrasebook with you on your trip.

Turin squares

There are a lot of beautiful spacious squares with fountains and monuments in Turin. But the main and most visited of them are:

• Piazza Castello is the heart of Turin and the venue for many of the city's events. Here are the Palace of the Queen (Palazzo Madama) and the Palace of Carignano (Palazzo Carignano), as well as the famous museum complex "Polo Reale" (Polo Reale di Torino) and the Reggio Theater. Enjoy a walk around the square, sit on a bench watching the kids skateboarding, have an espresso in one of the bars in the shade of the arcades;
  

  Address: Piazza Castello, Torino.

  in the famous Royal Palace central square Castello is now an art gallery

• The historic Piazza San Carlo is central to the city. From here, most often, the excursion route of many tourists begins. Yes, and on the square itself there is something to see: the famous equestrian monument to Emmanuel Filiberto, which stands in the center of the square; the original double facades of the twin churches of San Carlo and Santa Cristina; a hotel housed in a building of the 17th century; the academy of the philharmonic and historical cafes, comfortably located in the porticos;
  

  Address: Piazza San Carlo, Torino.

  San Carlo - the main square of Turin - is especially beautiful in the evening

• Piazza Vittorio Veneto is the largest not only in the city, but also in Europe (40,000 m2). It is located at the end of Via Po overlooking the river and the Church of Our Lady. From all sides, the square is surrounded by arcades with all kinds of restaurants, cafe-bars, and at night it turns into one of the centers of Turin nightlife. In the area of ​​​​the square there is a central bus station, from where buses leave for Rome, Naples, Milan, Paris and other cities.
  

  Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Torino.

  In Piazza Vittorio Veneto you can see a monument to the first king of Italy

Museums

In addition to city squares, which are attractions in themselves, museums are of particular interest to tourists:

• The Cinema Museum is located inside the Mole Antonelliana, the tallest (167.5 m) handmade brick building in Turin with an observation deck at the top. This unusual museum with numerous interactive activities and a variety of exhibitions will surprise anyone. Lying in a comfortable, easy chair, reminiscent of a deck chair, you can watch films about the history of cinema, and then take the panoramic elevator to the very dome and enjoy the view of the city and the Alps to your heart's content;
  

  Address: Via Montebello 20, Torino. Opening hours: from 9.00 to 20.00; Saturday - until 22.00, Tuesday - day off. Price: from 10 € to 16 €.

  The National Film Museum of Turin has a hall with comfortable seating for watching films

• Museum Egyptian art in terms of the number of exhibits, it is second only to the one located in Cairo. The extensive collection is the result of many years of expeditions, when artifacts were shared between the country where they were found and the researchers. The museum's collection includes about 6,500 archaeological exhibits: statues, sarcophagi, mummies, which will take at least an hour to examine;
  

  Address: Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, Torino. Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday - from 9.00 to 16.30, Monday - from 9.00 to 14.00. Price - 15 €.

  Unique Egyptian Museum in Turin attracts tourists from all over the world

• The Biscaretti di Ruffia Museum is the largest automobile museum in Europe. On the floor is a huge satellite photo of Turin. With it, you can "walk" around the city. Touch screens, separate booths with a screen for viewing vehicle information different years, mini-cars moving in a circle and demonstrating all the stages of assembling a car, a collection of cars from different years and unusual installations will not leave anyone indifferent.
  

  Address: Corso Unità d'Italia, 40, Torino. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 19.00, Friday, Saturday - until 21.00, Tuesday - from 14.00 to 19.00, Monday - day off. Price - 12 €.

  The Museo Biscaretti di Ruffia is a popular car museum, the second largest in Europe with interactive activities

Palaces and residences

In Turin, it is worth visiting the famous royal castles and admiring their luxurious interior:

• Palazzo Madama is one of the historical buildings of the Palace Square. Outwardly, it looks like a real palace, although in fact it is a skillfully decorated facade. medieval castle owned by the king of France. It was intended to receive French pilgrims coming to Rome. After Maria Christina de Bourbon - the regent of Savoy - made it her residence, the castle turned into a chic mansion. Taking the elevator to the top of the tower at a height of 35 meters, you can admire the panoramic panorama of Turin and the Alps in all their glory;
  

  Address: Piazza Castello, Torino. Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday - from 10.00 to 18.00, Tuesday is a day off. Price - 10 €.

  The Palace of the Queen (Palazzo Madama) is distinguished by its facade: on the one hand - a chic mansion, on the other - a medieval castle

• Palazzo Reale was the residence of the royal family until 1861, and today it houses various galleries and museums. In the main building of the palace, you can admire the unique objects of the Baroque and Rococo era, as well as the architectural structure of the estate itself. Luxuriously decorated apartments, an original scissor staircase and a fine collection of Chinese vases will impress art connoisseurs;
  

  Address: Piazzetta Reale 1, Torino. Opening hours: from Tuesday to Saturday - from 9.00 to 19.00. Price - 12 €.

  The majestic Royal Palace impresses with the luxurious decoration of the apartments

• Palazzo Carignano is the official residence of the Carignano family, the younger branch of the Savoy dynasty. From an architectural point of view, the Carignano Palace is one of the best examples of Italian Baroque, distinguished by an unusual concave-convex façade. The interior of the palazzo is rich in frescoes, stucco and decorations. Since 2011, access to the apartments of the residence has been open. Today, the palace houses the Risorgimento Museum, dedicated to the period of the struggle for the unification of Italy. It contains many paintings, weapons, banners and uniforms of that time.
  

  Address: Via Accademia delle Scienze, 5, Torino. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, Monday is a day off. Price - 5 €.

  Carignano Palace of unusual architectural form - the best example of Italian Baroque

Cathedrals and churches

There are a lot of churches, cathedrals, basilicas in Turin architectural styles. Most of them are located within the city, but there are a lot of them in the vicinity, for example, the famous Basilica of Superga (Basilica di Superga) and the abbey of St. Michael (Abbazia or Sacra di San Michele). In the city itself, you should definitely visit the main temples:

• The Cathedral of John the Baptist, named after the guardian of the city, is the religious pillar of Turin. The chapel houses one of the most important relics of Christianity - the Holy Shroud, which is a fabric cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. Inside the cathedral there is a special atmosphere, and the masterpieces of artists and sculptors attract the eye;
  

  Address: Via XX Settembre 87, Torino. Opening hours: from 8.30 to 12.00, from 15.00 to 19.30.

  Turin Cathedral of St. John the Baptist attracts pilgrims from all over the world

• the church of St. Mary, whose history, like most places in Turin, is associated with the exploits of the Dukes of Savoy. Nearby is the Capuchin Monastery, which houses the National Museum of Mountaineering (Duca degli Abruzzi) - one of the largest mountaineering museums in the world;
  

  Address: Piazzale Monte dei Cappuccini 3, Torino. Opening hours: from 8.30 to 12.00, from 15.00 to 19.30.

  The Church of St. Mary is located on the picturesque Hill of the Capuchins

• The Church of Our Lady, modeled on the Roman Pantheon, was founded to celebrate the return of Emmanuel of Savoy after the defeat of Napoleon in 1814. The church houses the statues of San Maurizio, Blessed Margaret of Savoy, Blessed Amadeo of Savoy, St. John the Baptist. Also interesting are the four bas-reliefs inside the building, made of various sculptures that depict the life of the Virgin (Nativity, Entry into the Temple, Betrothal, Coronation).
  

  Address: Piazza Gran Madre, 4, Torino. Opening hours: from 7.30 to 19.00.

  Church of the Great Mother of God - the only temple built on the model of the Roman Pantheon

Turin in different seasons

Museums, palaces, basilicas and other attractions of Turin are open to the public all year round. From July to August there is an influx of tourists - this is a vacation period for schoolchildren and students, in connection with which many families plan holidays for these months.

Turin is beautiful at any time of the year:

• in winter, it will conquer you with relatively warm weather, since the air temperature does not fall below 0 ° C. If you arrive before the Christmas holidays, then the fairs and the magic outfit of the city from a thousand colored lights will captivate you forever. In winter, a stay in Turin can be combined with a visit to the ski slopes in Sestriere, Cesana and Claviera, which are only 100 km from the city;
  The oldest resort in Italy, Sestriere, is located a hundred kilometers from Turin.
• in spring, the city is transformed and literally immersed in the lush greenery of vineyards, and the air intoxicates with marvelous aromas of flowering fruit trees, shrubs and flowers. This is the ideal time to visit the parks, for example, you should definitely visit the Valentino Park and located on its territory botanical garden. Turin Book Fair is also worth a visit, the largest book fair in Italy, which takes place annually in May (May 18–22);
  Spring walks in Valentino Park - beautiful view recreation for tourists and citizens
• summer is Piedmont's most favorite season for tourists, because there is no heat here, and the air temperature rarely rises above +30 ° C. Excursions in such weather are a real pleasure. In addition, you can have a picnic in the park, on the banks of the Po River, or just relax in the shade of one of the terraces of local cafes. In summer, the city lives a busy nightlife, clubs open around 23.00, but start to overflow at around 1 a.m.;
  Murazzi - a lively area on the banks of the Po River, where nightlife is in full swing
• autumn is the "golden" season for wine connoisseurs and chocolate lovers. In September, grapes are harvested in Turin and a wine festival is held, which can be tasted at fairs, in bars and restaurants. And in November, a chocolate festival is held in Piazza Veneto. This is an unforgettable holiday for children and adults, accompanied by bright and noisy processions along central streets. Anyone can taste delicious chocolate prepared right in front of their eyes.
  In the autumn in Turin you can taste real Italian young wine of local production

What to visit with children

If you are planning a vacation with children, then there are entertainments for them in Turin. The whole family can visit the water park, the zoo or take the child to the Children's City and Trampoline Park:

• Aqua Joy. Located in Viale Colli, 107-10090 Rivoli Torino. This water park is ideal for the whole family, there are water slides for thrill-seekers, a beach with umbrellas, sun loungers, pools and jacuzzis, and for the little ones there is a baby lagoon. It opens in early June;
  Acqua Joy Water Park with large outdoor pool is ideal for the whole family
• Blue Paradise. Address: Via Gozzano, 11-10043 Orbassano. The water park has a water castle and a lot of slides for both adults and children. There is also a large hot tub and a dining area. The water park opens from June 9;
  Blu Paradise water park has a lot of water attractions
• Atlantis. Address: Via Pinerolo, 60–10064 San Secondo di Pinerolo. It is located in the Pinerolo Park, where, in addition to water attractions, there is the Dinosaur Park, a visit to which will also be interesting for children. It opens from June 1;
  The swimming pool of the Atlantis water park in the Pinerolo park is a popular place for recreation for residents and visitors of Turin in the summer
• the Zoom Biopark is located twenty-five kilometers from Turin. There are no cells in it, the role of limiters is performed by reservoirs and stone barriers. Lemurs and peacocks roam freely here, and African penguins do not mind you swimming with them;
  Zoom is a unique biopark where animals are kept in conditions close to natural
• the outdoor amusement park "Three Oaks" (Parco Avventura Tre Querce) will be of interest to lovers of adventure, interactive games and rope trails. There are many adult and children's routes designed for any age: from 3 to 14 years. The park is open on weekends and holidays from 10.00 to 19.00, the last entrance is at 17.00;
  

  Address: Via San Quintino 28 10121 Torino.

  Amusement Park "Three Oaks" - perfect place for lovers of rope trails and interactive games

• a city for children called GruCity in Grugliasco. This unique complex with an area of ​​1200 m 2, in which each child can try on one or another profession. For this purpose, 12 buildings were created in the town: a newspaper office, a television studio, a hospital, a fire station, a construction site, a supermarket, a beauty salon, workshops and a restaurant. Each child independently chooses an activity to their liking and puts on a themed costume in order to fully enter the role;
  

  Address: Via Crea, 10–10095 Grugliasco Torino. Working hours: on weekends and holidays - from 10.00 to 20.00, on Friday - from 16.00 to 20.00.

  In the unique GruCity children's city, a child tries on a profession they like, dressed in a themed costume

• Bounce trampoline park, opened in March 2018. It is located in the I Viali shopping park in the town of Nikelino. On an area of ​​more than 4 thousand meters, a variety of trampolines, obstacle courses, parkour and much more are installed in order to experience all the emotions and shades of free jumping. Here you can meet visitors of all ages: from toddlers to pensioners.
  

  Address: I Viali Shopping Park, Nichelino, Torino.

  The Bounce Trampoline Park offers great fun by jumping and tumbling on elastic mattresses and air cushions

How much time to visit the city

In one day you will be able to see the historical part of the city: Castello Square with nearby objects - royal palace and Palazzo Madama, Cathedral and Chapel with a copy of the Shroud on display, Palatine Gate. You can climb to the Mole Antonelliana observation deck, walk along the Po embankment to the Church of the Great Mother of God and, at the end, take a walk through the Valentino Park.

Video: inspection of the historical part of the city

In 2-3 days you can see popular museums, the Palazzo Reale complex, take a walk to Superga Hill, where the basilica is located. It will take about two hours to get there on foot, but you can use the funicular, which will take you to the hill much faster. The funicular (Sassi stop) is easily accessible by bus from Piazza Castello or Vittorio.

If you climb the tower of the Church of the Virgin, you will see an incomparable landscape: a view of the city, the Po River, the Alpine peaks.

For a more detailed acquaintance with the monuments of history, architecture and art of the city of Turin, it will take at least five days, plus two more should be devoted to exploring the surroundings, because there are at least interesting objects. What is Venaria Reale worth, which is called the "Italian Versailles". Also of interest is the royal hunting castle of Stupinigi, summer residence with Racconigi Park, St. Michael's Abbey.

Video: Royal Palace of Venaria Reale

My friends, who visited the Venaria Palace last year, said that you can get there by a special Venaria Express bus, going from Via Fiochetto to the castle itself. The bus stops at Piazza Vittorio and Castello, so you can get on it wherever you like. From Tuesday to Friday, the bus fare is 1.70 €, which means you can use a regular public transport ticket. You can buy it at newspaper and tobacco kiosks. Drivers sell tickets on weekends and holidays. The fare is 7 €.

The choice of hotels to stay in Turin is quite large - from budget to luxury apartments. Room prices start from 50 euros.

1. Get a tourist plastic card Torino + Piemonte - it will allow you to significantly save money and not stand in queues for tickets. With it you can visit about 60 different museums and exhibitions in Turin and Piedmont, use the right free travel in city buses and take a boat ride on the Po River. Such a card is sold in almost all museums upon presentation of a passport.
   Torino + Piemonte tourist plastic card will save on museum visits
2. Take advantage of the special day at the museums, when admission is free for all tourists. For example, on the first Sunday of any month, you can visit the Royal Palace, the Armory, the Palazzo Carignano, the Queen's Villa, the Sabauda Gallery, the Museum of Antiquities for free.
   The Sabauda Gallery can be visited free of charge on the first Sunday of the month
3. Many museums offer free entry for children, seniors over 65, and the disabled, with discounts for students, so check to see if you qualify for discounts before buying a ticket.
   In many museums in Turin for children under 15 years old, admission is free During brunch hours in the bars and cafes of Turin, you can have a delicious dinner for only 6 euros
4. Be sure to try what is made in Turin: grissini bread sticks, bagna cauda sauce, local drink Bicherin, Pepino ice cream and Gianduia chocolate.
   Bicherin is a traditional drink of Turin made with coffee, cream and chocolate.
5. When traveling around the city and the region, use the subway. This is the fastest and most convenient way to travel.
   
   Turin trains run without a driver, so the view through the front glass is very impressive.
6. Seeing the image of a bull on the pavement, trample on it and make a wish.
   
   The bull is the symbol of Turin, so its images can be found everywhere
7. Buy a figurine of a bull as a souvenir, and please your friends and relatives with a bar of Turin chocolate or a package of handmade sweets, a bottle of wine produced in the suburbs, or a package of aromatic Lavazza coffee.

Photo gallery: tourist maps

A tourist map will help you navigate the variety of Turin attractions, hotels and hostels, restaurants and cafes, bars and nightclubs Map of the surroundings of Turin is sure to come in handy when planning trips outside the city. the central part of Turin is easy to find using the tourist map

Italian Turin is one of the most popular tourist cities in Italy. The name of the city is translated as "small bull". The coat of arms of Turin depicts a golden bull. According to a local sign, it is believed that if you step on the belly of a bull, then wealth awaits you. In the city everywhere you can find the image of this animal.

General information

Among the largest cities in Italy Turin ranks fourth. It is radically different in style from other cities in the country. Even having visited Rome, Naples and, tourists cannot imagine what awaits them in Turin. For example, there is a museum here, which has no equal in all of Europe - the Egyptian Museum. In terms of the diversity and richness of its exposition, it can even compete with the museum of Cairo.

On the map, Turin is located in the north of the country, in the Piedmont region.

From an esoteric point of view, the city is also very interesting. It is included in the so-called devil's triangle, the corners of which are Turin, Lyon and Prague.

What to see in Turin? In this city, be sure to visit:

• Piazza Castello;
• Castle Madama;
• Egyptian Museum;
• Royal Palace;
• Cathedral of John the Baptist.

City `s history

At the present time, it does not occur to anyone to doubt that Turin is an Italian city. During the years of its existence, Turin was not only Italian. Over the centuries, many armies have conquered it. The Romans laid the foundation of the city. In the 8th century, the Duchy of Langobard was located here, and in the 16th century, the Savoy dynasty ruled here. Turin was the center of the Sardinian kingdom and only much later - of Italy. Each new ruler tried not to destroy, but to strengthen, enrich and decorate the city.

The real development in Turin began after it became the capital of the Italian Republic. Changes, first of all, affected industrialization. Now only Milan can compete with Turin in terms of the level of industrialization in Italy. All over the world, this city is known as the place where FIAT cars were first produced. In general, cars have been produced here since the end of the 19th century. This is not only passenger, but also agricultural, commercial, industrial vehicles.

If you look at the map of Italy, you can see that the most important transport routes countries.

Comparisons to Paris

Often Turin, whose sights are distinguished by elegance and grace, is called "Italian Paris".

Usually, Italian old buildings are only of historical value and do not differ in external beauty. The same cannot be said about the buildings of Turin. Moreover, local buildings not only look great, but also form a harmonious composition. All of them are built in the same artistic style. Descriptions of sights cannot convey the beauty of local architecture. You can appreciate it only in photographs or by coming here in person.

Castello Square

There are two special squares in Turin - Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Castello. The heart of the city is the square, or, as they call it here, Piazza Castello. The architect who designed it, Ascanio Vitozzi, was inspired by the 13th century Madama Castle located here.

Elements of the architecture of the palace can also be found on the square. On the sides of Piazza Castello are the city theater, the Royal Palace, the library. The palace library contains a masterpiece of world art - a self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci.

Palazzo Madama

Castle, or Palazzo Madama often referred to as two-faced. This is because it is made in the Baroque style on the outside, and in the medieval style on the inside. On old maps of the city, an ancient Roman camp is marked on the site of this object. Its layout was reflected in the architecture of the Palazzo.

The name of the castle is associated with Margaret of Austria, who lived here. The inhabitants of the city called it “Madama” among themselves, and therefore the name of the Palazzo Madama was quite attached to the whole building. During a tour of the castle, you can see household items from the times of Margaret of Austria. There is an exhibition of paintings and jewelry from those times.

For comparison, visit another palace in Turin, the Palazzo Reale, or the Royal Palace. Princess Christina of France lived here in the 17th century.

Cathedral of John the Baptist

This cathedral was built during the Renaissance and is a typical representative of the architecture of that era. The Cathedral of John the Baptist is very popular among tourists from different countries. There are also many Russian tourists here. The fact is that it contains one of the most famous Christian relics - the Holy Shroud. The same Shroud, in which the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after his death, is kept in the chapel of the building.

In the last century, a fire broke out in the cathedral. After him, security measures were strengthened here - the Holy Shroud is protected by six layers of bulletproof glass. So that from time to time the fabric does not collapse - it lies in a special container where a constant temperature is maintained, there are no bacteria and a special mixture of argon, nitrogen and oxygen is pumped. The relic is shown to the parishioners of the cathedral once every 25 years. The next time the Shroud will be taken out of the container will be in 2025.

Not far from the cathedral is the Shroud Museum, where you can learn everything about this artifact.

Mole Antonellana Tower

This tower, like the Royal Palace in Turin, is one of the main symbols of the city. She is known for her shape. Mole Antonellana Tower made in the form of an inverted glass. Its height is 167 meters. It is the tallest man-made tower in the world.

Inside the building there is a cinema museum. It occupies five floors. The exposition of the museum tells the history of Italian cinema from its inception to the present day. There are books, posters, drawings, photographs, one way or another related to Italian cinema. The total number of presented exhibits is about 20 thousand.

One of the halls of the museum is equipped so that You can watch 20 movies at the same time. The screens here are not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling of the room. The museum boasts a huge collection of films, more than 12 thousand tapes. It stores paintings of completely different genres, different periods of time and directors.

There are also special active rooms in the cinema museum, where any visitor can transform into a movie character.

Museum of Egyptian Culture

This Turin museum houses tens of thousands of exhibits, many of which are absolutely unique. The most famous of them:

• golden mask;
• Sarcophagus of Merit and Kha;
• Pharaoh papyrus.

The founder of the museum, Carlo Felice, bought many of the artefacts here from the French ambassador, who lived in the Egyptian capital two centuries ago. Since then, the collection of Egyptian antiquities has grown every day.

Superga

History of the Basilica on Superga Hill closely related to the Savoy dynasty. In 1706, Duke Victor Amadeus I. I. swore that he would build a basilica on the hill if he won the battle with the French. He won and kept his oath. The temple was built in honor of the Virgin Mary. The work was carried out for 14 years. Superga boasts of his collection of portraits of pontiffs. There is also a portrait of St. Peter.

Since 1884, a funicular has been operating here, delivering parishioners to the hill.

In 1949, the basilica was badly damaged.. It was hit by a plane with the Italian football team "Torino". Football players and journalists who flew with them died. It was decided not to repair the damaged walls of the basilica. In memory of this event, a memorial was erected near the basilica.

Culinary Attractions

Turin - the culinary capital. The city is rightly proud of its traditional cuisine - risotto, grissini bread sticks, meat "bollito". All these dishes were invented here and it is here that they are prepared in a special delicious way. Many local recipes feature a variety of cheeses.

Love for sumptuous feasts originated in the city in the Middle Ages. During the feasts of that time, many dishes remained uneaten. The next day after the holiday, local chefs prepared new dishes from the products left over from the feast. Many of those dishes have become very popular and even traditional in Italy.

Turintians often cook simple food - boiled meat, sausages, anchovies. Each recipe of Turin cuisine requires a special type of wine to be served with it. The wine collection here is huge. Only an experienced sommelier will be able to choose the perfect wine for each local dish. Most of all they love vermouth here. Turin is considered the birthplace of the martini drink.

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Turin is a mysterious and two-faced city: together with Lyon and Prague, it forms the so-called "devil's triangle". And at the same time, it is here that one of the most famous relics in the world is kept - the sacred shroud. There are countless reasons to visit this wonderful city.

Mole Antonelliana

This building towering above the city - the symbol of Turin - was originally conceived as the main synagogue. In 1863, the construction of the tower began under the direction of the architect Alessandro Antonelli. When, by 1876, he decided, contrary to his original intention, to significantly increase the height of the tower, the Jewish community refused to continue to finance its construction. Only in 1889 the city authorities completed the construction. Now, on a modern panoramic elevator, you can go up to the very spire of the tower and see the whole of Turin under your feet. But 163 meters in height is not the only advantage of Mole Antonelliana. The building itself now houses the Museum of Cinematography, where you can get acquainted with the history of the big screen - from the birth of cinema to the present.

Mole Antonelliana. Photo paesionline.it

The museum is open all days of the week except Monday from 10.00 to 20.00, Saturday from 10.00 to 23.00. A full ticket to the museum costs 6.50 euros, a reduced ticket costs 2 euros. The rise on the panoramic elevator will cost 4.50 euros (preferential - 3.20). single ticket"Museum + observation lift" costs 8 euros, preferential - 4.50.

Skyscraper Intesa Sanpaolo

Glass, steel and green oases. Mayor Fassino: "It will become another symbol of the city."

In Turin, the Intesa Sanpaolo skyscraper, designed by the architect Renzo Piano, has opened in the city center, between Corso Vittorio and Corso Ingilterra. The skyscraper, which will house more than 2,000 employees of Italy's first banking group, will be the new headquarters of Intesa Sanpaolo in Turin. The skyscraper is made in the style of eco-building: double cladding of the facade, geothermal power supply, LED lighting.

The chief architect of the project, Renzo Piano, emphasized two important characteristics of his own work in Turin: "The skyscraper is self-contained (Energy Intelligence system) and open to the city, two key elements that today constitute the essence of modern architecture." Some floors of the skyscraper are actually open to the public, especially the last three floors, which are home to a greenhouse with a restaurant and cafe. As the mayor of Turin, Fassino, said, "the skyscraper will become a symbol of the city and real modern innovation."

Address: Corso Inghilterra n°3

Piazza Castello

This area can be considered a real "foothold" of Turin: since the ancient Roman era, it has always been seething city ​​life. The most important buildings of Turin overlook the square: the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater built in 1700, the building of the regional government, the Government Palace (currently the seat of the prefecture), the Armory and the Royal Library, which, among other things, contains the works of Leonardo da Vinci.

Piazza Castello. Royal Palace. Photo industriadelturismo.com

The four main streets of Turin originate from here: Via Roma, Via Pietro Micca, Via Po and Via Garibaldi, which, by the way, is one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe.

In the center of the square rises Madama's palace. Piazza Castello was designed in 1584 by Ascanio Vitozzi, when there was already a castle of the 13th century, which fit perfectly into the new project and was later decorated by Filippo Juvarra with a baroque facade.

Madama Palace (Palazzo Madama) and Museum of Ancient Art

Palazzo Madama is located in the center of Piazza Castello, and its magnificent 18th-century façade is perfectly visible from Garibaldi Street. The palace got its name in the 17th century, when the mother of Charles Emmanuel II, Maria Christina of France, who at that time ruled the country, chose the palace as her residence in 1637.

View of Madama Palace from above. Photo museionline.it

Currently, there is a museum of ancient art. The collections are located on four floors, traveling along which you can see a collection of works of art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, a collection of paintings from the 17th-18th centuries, see the famous "Portrait of a Man" by Antonello da Messina, stored in the Treasure Tower, and also admire unique ivory products , ceramics, glass, fabrics and precious stones.

One of the halls of the museum of ancient art. Photo torinomia.com

The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 18.00, on Sunday - from 10.00 to 20.00. Day off - Monday. Price full ticket 7.5 euros. The first Tuesday of each month, admission to the museum is free.

Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (Duomo di San Giovanni)

The cathedral is dedicated to the heavenly patron of Turin - St. John the Baptist. It was built between 1491 and 1498 at the behest of Cardinal Domenico della Rovere and designed by the Tuscan architect Meo del Caprina. In the 17th century, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, designed by the architect Guarino Guarini, was added to the building.

Cathedral of John the Baptist and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud. Photo comune.torino.it

This chapel houses the famous canvas, in which, according to legend, the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after he was taken down from the cross, and on which the imprint of his image remained. Numerous pilgrims flock here to see the holy relic with their own eyes. Despite a strong fire on the night of April 11-12, 1997, which severely damaged a significant part of the chapel, the Holy Shroud was saved from the fire. Restoration work is still ongoing in the chapel itself, and the sacred canvas has since been stored in a special container in which certain atmospheric conditions are maintained.

Shroud of Turin. Photo deviaggio.info

In the lower church of the cathedral, the "Museum of Sacred Art" is open to visitors.

Egyptian Museum (Museo delle Antichità Egizie)

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities has existed in Turin for almost two centuries and is considered second in importance after a similar museum in Cairo. The museum originates in 1826 from the collection of Carlo Felice, acquired from the French consul in Egypt, Bernardino Drovetti. Subsequently, the collection was significantly expanded largely thanks to the efforts of the Egyptologist Ernesto Schiaparelli, who headed the museum in 1894 and organized the first Italian expedition to Egypt. Among the most interesting exhibits of the museum are the Turin papyrus (or royal canon), which helps to understand the succession of the successive rulers of Egypt, the papyrus of the gold mines, the untouched tomb of the architect Kha and his wife Merit. One of the latest significant acquisitions is the rocky temple of Ellisius, donated to Italy by the Egyptian government for its contribution to the preservation cultural heritage Egypt.

Museum exhibits. Photo sallyfischerpr.com

The Egyptian Museum is located in a 17th-century palace, which is also the seat of the Academy of Sciences. The cost of a full entrance ticket is 7.5 euros, a reduced ticket is 3.5 euros (including for young people aged 18-25), free of charge for those under 18 years of age, military and disabled people. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30 to 19.30.

Basilica of Superga

The Basilica of Superga, also known as the Royal Basilica of Superga, rises above the hill of the same name in the east of Turin, offering magnificent views of the city and the Alps. The basilica was built by King Vittorio Amedeo II (designed by the Messinian Filippo Juvarra) as a gratitude to the Virgin Mary for the victory over the French, who besieged Turin in 1706, and is a true masterpiece of 18th century Baroque architecture.

Basilica of Superga. Photo abbeytravel.it

By the will of Vittorio Amedeo III, a crypt in the form of a Latin cross was built in the underground part of the basilica, in which the remains of representatives of the Savoy dynasty are located.

The Basilica is open to the public from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00 in winter and until 18.00 in summer.

Valentino Castle and Park (Castello e Parco del Valentino)

Valentino Castle and the park of the same name are located in the city center, on the banks of the Po River. It is assumed that the name of the castle was named after St. Valentine, whose remains are kept in a crystal casket in the Church of St. Vitus, located on a hill overlooking the Valentino Park. According to another version, the opening of this park took place on the day of February 14 - a holiday when every lady called her gentleman Valentine.

The castle itself was built at the beginning of the 13th century as a fortification, and in 1564 it was acquired by Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy. In 1620, Marie Christina of France had the castle rebuilt in the French style to resemble the castles of the Loire. They say that the duchess chose this castle specifically for meetings with her lovers, whom she then got rid of by throwing them to the bottom of the well ...

The castle has a horseshoe shape with four towers and a courtyard with a marble floor. Today it is used for various exhibitions.

Castle Valentino. Photo visitporiver.it

Valentino castle surrounds beautiful park in which Turintians like to spend time. In the past, flower exhibitions were held in this park, including Flor 1961 - from this exhibition in the park there were "Rocky Garden" and "Mountain Garden", rich in small waterfalls, streams and fountains. One of the most beautiful rococo fountains in the park is the Twelve Months Fountain.

Fountain "Twelve months". Photo skyscrapercity.com

Palatine Gate (Porta Palatina)

The Palatine Gate is the best preserved Roman gate of the 1st century BC, serving as the northern entrance to the ancient Roman settlement of Julia Augusta Taurinorum, on the site of which modern Turin arose. At the bottom of the imposing ancient structure, you can still see the furrows left by passing wagons. Two polygonal towers on both sides of the gate were built much later, in the Middle Ages. The name of the gate comes from the Latin Porta Palatii - "Palace Gate".

Palatine gate. Photo panoramio.com

How to get there

And it is best to go to the discovery of the sights of charming Turin by private car. For travelers, such an option as car rental in Turin is also available. By ordering a car in advance, while still at home, you can save a lot. "Italy in Russian" advises you to turn to the services of the popular rentalcars giant service, multifunctional and simple, which will allow you to choose the most suitable car at home and receive it immediately upon arrival in Italy.

For those who are accustomed to convenience, we recommend ordering a taxi in Turin with a Russian-speaking driver. It is possible to pick up and order a taxi through the convenient Kiwitaxi service: you just need to choose where and where you need to get from. At the specified time, at the specified place, your personal driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.

Order a taxi.

Source: portal "Italy in Russian"

All sights of Turin

In northern Italy, where, at the foothills of the Alps, the Dora Riparia flows into the main river of the Padana Plain, Po, stands the city Turin (Torino). It is the fourth largest Italian city and the capital of the Piedmont region.

Tourists are interested in Turin as a city with a long history that began 28 years before our era. Without the sights of Turin, Italy would not be so attractive for an inquisitive traveler. In this city, both national “brands” and those that excite the rest of humanity are collected. For several hundred years, Christians around the world have been haunted by the mystery of the Shroud of Turin, but football fans are familiar with this city from the teams of Juventus and Torino.

It would be completely unfair to limit the list of Turin attractions only to this, because the city has long been the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, it has many magnificent palaces, art galleries, museums, parks. And it is also a large industrial center of Italy, the capital of the automotive industry, in this city the main offices of the concerns Fiat, Iveco, Lancia are located.

The sights of Turin marked on the map will help you make a rough plan for an excursion around this wonderful city.

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First impression of Turin - airport

Turin Airport is the first thing most people get to know about this city. Russian tourists. This air harbor, despite the fact that it is relatively small, is recognized as the best in the whole world, and not only in Italy. It was built in 1953 on the site of a former military air base.

The airport bears the name of one of the presidents of Italy - Sandro Pertini, but after the Italians, everyone simply calls him Caselle, after the name of a nearby town in the foothills of the Alps. Last time it was reconstructed in 2006, before the Winter Olympics. total area terminal - 57,000 sq.m. The airport terminal has three floors:

• “Zero level” – arrivals hall.
• The first floor is the registration area.
• The second floor is a service area: restaurants, shops.

An interactive map can be viewed here.

Almost 4 million passengers pass through the airport every year. In 2008, he received the European Euripe Best Awards for the high quality of passenger service. Every day, more than four hundred flights land and take off at this airport, 18 of which are international. Part of the departing and landing flights are charter flights, among them there are flights from Moscow.

From the airport to the city center 17 kilometers, you can get there both by rail, the station of which is located right next to the terminal, and by transfer buses.

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Mole Antonelliana - the symbol of Turin

When you reach the center of Turin, you cannot help but notice the massive quadrangular building with a dome and a spire. This is Mole Antonelliana Mole Antonelliana) is an architectural dominant and a symbol of Turin.

It began to be built in 1863 with the money of the Jewish community as a synagogue, but in 1876 the architect Alessandro Antonelli changed his plan, making the building much higher. As a result, the building had to be completed by the municipality. It was completed in 1889, its height is 163 meters. It is the tallest brick building in Europe.

Now the tower has a panoramic elevator that allows you to view the whole of Turin, its parks, palaces and Olympic facilities from a decent height. Almost half of the reviews about the sights of Turin are enthusiastic posts about visiting this observation deck. In addition to the panoramic elevator, there is the Turin Museum of Cinema.

National Film Museum in Turin

It is more correct to call the Turin Film Museum with the prefix "national", this is the pride of the Turinites. It can definitely be considered one of the most interesting museums the world on this topic.

The exposition of the museum itself is unusual. Rising on a panoramic elevator in the Mole Antonelliana tower, the tourist looks like he is watching a film, which can then be viewed closer, going down spiral staircase. The museum is interesting not only for connoisseurs, but also for children, there are many interactive entertainment allowing you to immerse yourself in the world and history of cinema.

Shroud of Turin - miracle or hoax?

In the main cathedral of Turin ( Duomo di Torino), called the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista (John the Baptist), since 1578, one of the greatest Christian shrines, the Shroud of Turin, has been kept. This is a piece of linen fabric, on which the human body was displayed in a way unknown to science. According to legend, it was wrapped around the body of Christ during the burial. At the moment of his miraculous resurrection, the image appeared.

For several hundred years, scientists have been trying to prove the fact of forgery, but every new study, on the contrary, testifies that this is really the shroud of Christ. Now the shrine is stored in a sealed transparent container, and the believers and just the curious are given a look at it very rarely, once every quarter of a century. The next time she will appear before the astonished eyes is 2015. You can always see only a replica of the Shroud of Turin.

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The residence of the princes - the royal palace in Turin

Very close to Piazza Castello ( Piazza Castello), where stands the Cathedral of Giovanni Battista ( Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista), is the Royal Square ( Piazetta Reale), the center of the architectural ensemble of which is the Royal Palace ( Palazzo Reale Torino).

The construction of the Royal Palace in Turin was started in the second half of the 17th century by the order of the widow of one of the Dukes of Savoy, Victor Amadeus I. Not too luxurious in appearance, it shines with magnificent interior decoration. The palace was designed by the architects Guarino Guarini and Philippe Juvarra.

In addition to the interiors in the palace, you can see the museum of weapons, and in its other wing the royal library, full of old folios, drawings, engravings. There you can see the original self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci.

Royal Theater - the oldest in Italy

All in the same place, not far from the Royal Palace and the main cathedral of Turin, is the oldest opera house in Italy. Officially it is called Teatro Regio

The theater building was built in 1740, the main patron and manager of the construction was the Duke of Savoy Carlo Emmanuele III. The author of the project is the architect Benedetto Alfieri.

This theater became the first specialized cultural institution in Italy, where opera performances were staged. By the time construction was completed, the theater hall could accommodate 2,500 spectators. The theater has an official website.

Palazzo Madama - eclectic beauty is not a hindrance

Have you noticed that we travel around Piazza Castello all the time? So, this is not the time to leave. We must also visit the Palazzo Madama ( Palazzo Madama), an amazing palace, the construction of which began in the 13th century.

It was built according to the principle "I blinded it from what was ...". The remains of an ancient Roman military camp, a Roman gate, a medieval fortress were used, and then the famous architect Filippo Juvarra added a magnificent white baroque facade to it. This is how this palace stands on Castello Square: on the one hand harsh fortress, with another - luxury palace. All its magnificent interiors and medieval courtyard can be viewed for free.

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Cradle of statehood - Palazzo Carignano

In Turin there is a palace that is inextricably linked with the formation of the state of Italy. This is the palace of Carignano Palazzo Carignano) , which is located three hundred meters south of the Royal Palace.

It was built according to the project of the architect Guarino Guarini at the end of the 17th century. The original design was entirely of brick, with an unusual curved, undulating façade. In 1861, the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy was located in this building. There was not enough space for the parliamentarians, so another building was added to the building, the facade of which was made of white stone and plastered. It was in this architectural "two-faced Janus" that the Italian state was born.

Now it houses the museum of the Risorgimento, the Italian liberation movement.

The second richest collection of Egyptian antiquities after Cairo is the Egyptian Museum of Turin ( Museo Egisio). Its collection began to take shape in the 17th century, but it has been operating as a museum institution since 1824, and was founded by Emperor Carl Felice.

The museum area is small, but the saturation of mummies, papyri and other paraphernalia of the cult of the dead is very high, so the museum is very popular.

You can get acquainted with some of the exhibits and expositions of the museum in the video.

Guarini's Masterpiece - San Lorenzo

A architectural ensemble Royal Square it is impossible to imagine without a dome towering over the buildings Churches of San Lorenzo (Chiesa di San Lorenzo).

It was built in the 17th century by the famous Guarino Guarini, like almost everything in the center of Turin. The baroque church has no facade, it is “hidden” inside the urban area.

This religious building was built as the “home church” of the Dukes of Savoy, it adjoins directly to the palace and all the splendor of the decoration is hidden from prying eyes by an outwardly unpretentious facade, or rather, by its complete absence. To the right of the main hall of the church there is a museum of the Shroud of Turin, where a copy of this shrine and objects of the "passion of Christ" are presented.

Basilica of Superga - the second dominant of Turin

In the east of Turin, on a high hill, the Basilica of Superga was built ( Basilica di Superga), is the second tallest building in the historic part of the city.

The late Baroque church was built in 1717 by the architect Filippo Juvarra in honor of the victory over the Spanish-French army that was besieging the city. This basilica is the royal tomb, all the kings of Piedmont are buried in it, starting from Victor Amadeus I.

In May 1949, the wing of the dome of the basilica caught the wing of an airplane carrying the team of the Torino football club from Lisbon to Turin. The entire team was killed except for one player (Lauro Toma), who did not participate in the match between the Portuguese “Benfica” and “Torino”. There is now a memorial at the site of the tragedy.

Olympic Stadium

Between the Royal Palace and the Egyptian Museum there is one of the city's Olympic facilities, which is called the Olympic Stadium, although it was built much earlier than the 2006 Winter Olympics - in 1933.

Its construction was timed to coincide with the 1934 FIFA World Cup in Turin. It originally held 65,000 spectators. After the Olympics, the stadium was reconstructed, reducing the number of spectators to 28,000.

He also changed the name of "Kommunale", became "Grande Torino". Thus, the memory of the Torino team, which crashed in full force in May 1949, was re-perpetuated. Now it is the home ground of the Torino football club.