Lively, aristocratic and elegant, always on the move, Turin is a city surrounded by greenery gently leaning against the hills and embraced by the winding course of the Po, owes much of its charm to the enchanting geographical position at the foot of the western Alps, guarded by snowy peaks. Place where beauty, architecture, history blend together making it one of the ideal destinations for the organization of incentive events and unforgettable experiences.
At first sight Turin is elegant, aristocratic and refined. Street by street, square by square, Turin tells a story of battles won, war deaths, royal births and how its inhabitants lived.
For centuries the heart of the Kingdom of Savoy and the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy, the historic architecture of Turin blends with modern energy to form a unique culture.
For its royal heritage, Turin and Piedmont are dotted with royal residences and castles. In Turin there are four of them: in the heart of the city there are Palazzo Madama and Palazzo Reale; along the Po there is the Castello del Valentino, on the outskirts there is the Palazzo Reale della Venaria and the Castello Reale di Caccia Stupinigi. Each of these royal residences is worth a visit as Turin’s aristocratic past and will also give you a sense of the elegance of the city.
Turin is recognized as one of the most important European capitals of contemporary art. This is a city where you will find countless expressions of different artistic forms, from art and music to film and photography. Explore the National Cinema Museum housed in the Mole Antonelliana overlooking the city skyline and discover the famous Automobile Museum and the Egyptian Museum, one of the largest in the world.
Innovative Turin gave the world its first saleable hard chocolate, invented the famous Vermouth, inspired the black and white stripes of one of the most iconic football teams on the planet (Juventus) and is the home of Fiat. These are just a few examples of the important producers behind the local economy.
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Ancient villages and castles are perched on hills that stretch as far as the eye can see, rows of vines planted on a succession of gentle slopes draw geometric shapes: this is the magnificent scenery of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, which has become a UNESCO heritage.
A trip to Turin and Piemonte would not be complete without taking advantage of its delicious cuisine, which can easily be classified as one of the best in Italy for the quality of its ingredients and its timeless tradition.
The city is home to many culinary inventions including breadsticks, chocolate and many other tempting delights.