Valentino Castle
Torino, Corso Massimo d'Azeglio, 26 
The castle of Valentino is one of the main tourist attractions of Turin. There is a construction in a picturesque place of the same name park in the center of the city. The Poe River flows nearby, the vegetation is fragrant, in a word, thanks to this environment, the already bright building looks very impressive.
Basilica Superga
Torino, Strada Basilica di Superga, 73 
The Catholic Basilica of Superga is located in Turin on top of the hill of the same name, with a stunning view of the city. The Basilica of Superga is one of the main symbols of Turin. The Basilica of Superga was born thanks to the oath that was brought by King Victor Amadeus II.
Madame's Palace in Turin
Torino, Piazza Castello 
The history of the palace began in the 30s. It was a small fortress in a place called Augustus Taurinorum. In the Middle Ages the fortress was expanded with the help of extensions, towers appeared, so the castle for the nobility was born. Because of the outbuildings and towers, the fortress was rectangular.
Egyptian Museum in Turin
Torino, Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6 
Egyptian Museum in Turin - the largest collection in Europe, fully dedicated to the culture of ancient Egypt. It can only be compared with the "thematic" museum in Cairo and the collection in the Louvre and Berlin. The museum was born because of the whim of the King of Sardinia, Charles Emmanuel III.
Mole Antonelliana
Torino, Via Montebello 
Mole Antonelliana is a symbol of Turin, which is often depicted on souvenirs and postcards dedicated to the city. It seems that the Mole Antonelliana has disappeared, and Turin will immediately lose a fair amount of his fascination and attraction.
National Museum of Cinema in Turin
Torino, Via Montebello, 20 
This museum is a little special. Of course, all over the world, movie museums are not that rare. But Turin is distinguished by a unique organization of expositions. And its rich collection and location allow the National Museum of Cinematography in Turin to occupy a strong place in the list of world leading film leaders.
The Palantine Gates in Turin
Torino, Via Porta Palatina 
Ancient ruins, against which today photographed tourists, date back to the 1st century BC. e. The remains are directly the gate (or "Palace Gate") and two towers. Polygonal towers were added to the gates in the Middle Ages.
Cathedral of John the Baptist in Turin
Torino, Via 20 Settembre, 79 
The Cathedral of John the Baptist was built quite quickly, the works continued from 1491 to 1498. The place for construction was chosen not accidentally. Earlier here were the first Christian churches - in honor of the Holy Savior, the Church of St. Mary and the Church of St. Giovanni Battista.
Church of San Lorenzo in Turin
Torino, Via Palazzo di Citta, 4 
The Church of San Lorenzo in Turin is one of the most unusual buildings in the city. Unknowing person, inattentive tourist will never guess by the appearance of the building that it is a church. The church of St. Laurenia does not have the usual facade, only the dome "gives out" to the religious structure.
Turin is the fourth city in Italy by the number of inhabitants after Rome, Milan and Naples and the third by economic indicators .No wonder that in the 19th century Turin was the capital of Italy for some time, it still remains a business and cultural center for the northern part of the country .This city is called the "cradle of Italian freedom" - people from Turin largely made the Risorgimento movement held by .This is not surprising - Turin is rich in a variety of educational institutions, and the famous Turin University is one of the oldest in Europe - freedom-loving minds have always been here .The University of Turin came out in due time and Umberto Eco .
The climate of Turin is similar to the climate of Sochi.
Virtually any tour of the "country of pasta and pizza" includes a visit to Turin - there is something to see. For the sake of one shroud of Christ, thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit the city.
The patron of the city is St. John the Baptist, in Turin he has a "name" very interesting cathedral - one of the mandatory points of the tourist program.
Turin has a mystical underside. In this city, Christian relics and occult symbols coexist. He enters the "devil's triangle" (together with Lyons and Prague) - some kind of abstract territory in Europe, where inexplicable mystical events occur. However, there is an opinion that Turin is, on the contrary, a city of white magicians and alchemists.
Turin is on the golden section of the Earth - 45 parallels - that's why it always attracted esoteric people and people inclined to myth making. Michel Nostradamus himself lived in Turin for a whole year, and wrote his famous work "Paradise, Hell and Purgatory" here.
Among the myths about Turin there is also one more - about the Piazza Statato, or the "Black Heart" of the city. The square is located on the site of a mass burial of soldiers of the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages there were mass torture and executions, since then the place is notorious. On the square there is a fountain with the figure of an angel, but the Turinians consider him Lucifer. Near the fountain there is a sealed hatch, called "gate to hell."
If some frighten it away, then it attracts others. Those who are interested in will be offered a "horror film" - a tour of the mystical places of Turin.
Conservative tourists should not be frightened - there are enough traditional values in Turin. There are also their legends - according to one version, the Holy Grail can be hidden in Turin, since the shroud of Christ is here.
Architecture of Turin
At the heart of the historical part of the city is the ancient Roman fortified camp. All major attractions are located along its perimeter or inside it.
Historical buildings, representing the greatest artistic interest, were built in the 17-19 centuries. In Turin, you can trace the whole history of architectural styles: Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Art Nouveau.
The University of Turin, the Monastery of Superga and the symbol of the city - the Mole Antonelliana - are compulsory. If there is time, be sure to go to the Egyptian Museum - in its expositions, he is a long-time rival of the "thematic" museum in Cairo.
In 2006, Turin hosted the Olympic Games. There are many quality sports facilities left in the city.
Fans of football know this hospitable city as the birthplace of the teams "Juventus" and "Torino". So be sure to visit the specialized stores dedicated to teams and buy souvenirs for your friends who are fond of football.
It is believed that the climate of Turin is not quite Mediterranean. Rather, it is similar to Sochi's climate, precipitation falls all year round. But in general it is very comfortable for visiting the city.