Top 5 Turin
The top five must-see attractions in Turin highlight its royal legacy as Italy’s first capital, its world-class museums, and its stunning Baroque architecture framed by the Alps.
1. Mole Antonelliana & National Museum of Cinema
The undisputed architectural symbol of Turin, featuring a soaring 167-meter spire.
Housed inside is the deeply interactive National Museum of Cinema, celebrating Italy’s rich movie-making history.
Ride the transparent glass elevator straight up to the open-air terrace for panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Alps.
2. Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)
Founded in 1824, this is the oldest museum in the world entirely dedicated to ancient Egyptian culture. It holds a collection of over 40,000 artefacts—including perfectly preserved mummies, towering statues, and complete tombs—topped globally only by the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
It is incredibly popular; secure your Egyptian Museum tickets online ahead of your trip to avoid massive ticket-office queues.
3. Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale) & Piazza Castello:
The grand 16th-century seat of the House of Savoy, located in the city’s central square. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the palace complex includes the opulent Royal Apartments, the jaw-dropping Royal Armoury, and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud.
Wander out into Piazza Castello to check out the medieval-meets-baroque facade of Palazzo Madama right next door.
4. Piazza San Carlo & The Historic Cafes:
Known as Turin’s “living room,” this is one of Italy’s most elegant Baroque public squares.Framed by perfectly symmetrical porticoes and twin churches, it represents the city’s royal, Parisian-style cafe culture.
Stop at a historic venue like Caffè Torino or Caffè San Carlo to order a Bicerin—Turin’s legendary local layers of espresso, hot chocolate, and whole milk.
5. Parco del Valentino & Borgo Medievale
A romantic, sprawling public park stretching right along the banks of the Po River. It features manicured botanical gardens, the striking Castello del Valentino, and a full-scale replica of a 15th-century Piedmontese village Rent a city bike to cruise the flat riverside paths, then cross the bridge to catch sunset views from the hilltop church of Monte dei Cappuccini.
Destination: Italy
