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Discover Turin (Italy)


Turin is a cultural city and capital of the Piedmont region in northern Italy, close to the French border and Susa Valley. Former capital of modern Italy, Turin's distinguished past can be seen through its abundance of cultural sights, renowned monuments and grandiose castles. The historical centre is steeped in history and Italian charm, and is one of Italy's most visited destinations. Graceful boulevards open out onto elegant piazzas such as Piazza San Carlo, where bustling cafes and tempting ice-cream parlours lie in the shade of imposing neo-classical properties. A centre for academia, esteemed universities sit alongside prominent museums boasting inspiring art masterpieces by da Vinci, and the magnificent San Giovanni Cathedral displays the controversial Shroud of Turin. On the outskirts of Turin and Venaria Reale, the La Mandria Regional Park is a verdant oasis of rolling parkland and forest, home to a fascinating array of wildlife and preserved flora.