Things to do in  Turin

Piercing the sky like a giant needle, Turin’s Mole Antonelliana is the symbol of Torino. Thousands of the faithful and curious flock to the city’s cathedral each year to stand in wonder in front of the Holy Shroud of Turin—one of the most famous religious relics in the world.

Turin is home to a clutch of excellent museums. You’ll need at least two days in the city to take in the sights in the elegant center and admire the collections in the Egyptian Museum, National Automobile Museum, National Cinema Museum, and the Royal Palace.

Once the seat of the royal Savoy family, Turin is rich in elegant squares lined with sumptuous baroque palaces. In addition to the Mole Antonelliana, be sure to visit Piazza Castello (home to the Royal Palace, Chapel of the Holy Shroud, and Madama Palace) and Piazza San Carlo.

Book your tickets to the Mole Antonelliana, Holy Shroud of Turin, and Egyptian Museum (or other museums) in advance to make the most of your time. When you’ve finished taking in these headliners, explore the elegant city squares on foot, stopping for a bicerìn (chocolate-laced coffee) at a historic cafe.

Yes. Turin is one of the most elegant historic cities in northern Italy. Often called Little Paris for its wide boulevards, storied palaces, and lively coffee houses, this city also is home to exceptional museums and excellent cuisine (especially chocolate, a local specialty).

Milan and Turin offer different experiences, so which is better depends on what you seek. Turin is a little-known treasure of art and history with relatively few tourists and excellent cuisine. Milan is one of Italy’s most famous cities (and a major transportation hub) known for fashion and design.