CityTrip Turin

The former residence of the Savoy royal family is still a baroque city of exceptional beauty today. In the center of the northern Italian metropolis, wide squares open up, lined with palaces, churches, and museums. However, the capital of Piedmont is worth a visit not only for art travelers. Numerous traditional coffee houses, restaurants, and shops can be found under the kilometer-long colonnades of elegant streets.

This current city guide is the ideal companion to independently discover all aspects of Italy's fourth-largest city:

• Detailed presentations and evaluations of the city's main attractions and museums, as well as lesser-known sights and neighborhoods
• Fascinating architecture between baroque city palaces and restored factory halls
• Varied city walks
• Suggestions for short trips
• Excursions to the royal castles around Turin: Venaria Reale, Rivoli, and Stupinigi
• Shopping tips from the largest marketplace in Piedmont to tiny shops of small fashion designers and elegant shopping arcades
• The best local eateries and various interesting facts about Piedmontese cuisine
• Tips for evening and nightlife: from the opera house to the lively pub and scene district Quadrilatero
• Auto, motor, and sport: from the old FIAT manufacturing sites to the green pitch of Juventus Turin
• Turin for dreaming and relaxing: Parco Valentino, Giardini Cavour, and the Botanical Garden
• Selected accommodations from budget to unique
• All practical information on arrival, prices, public transport, tours, events, and emergency assistance
• In-depth background articles: history, mentality of the residents, life in the city
• A small Italian language guide with essential vocabulary for everyday travel
• A detachable fold-out map
• Includes a free web app for smartphones, tablets, and PCs.