Why you MUST go to TURIN, ITALY | Torino Travel Guide

Ep.63 Did you know about the incredible inventions created here? Neither did we! Come along with us as we detour to Torino and provide a feast for our eyes, hearts, and stomachs. There is so much to see here and we barely scratched the surface. Watch as we share our reasons to add this regal city to your Italian itinerary.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:50 - One Week in Turn/Torino
01:20 - Torino Architecture
03:18 - Borgo Medievale
04:49 - Shroud of Turn Exhibit
05:47 - Egyptian Museum of Turin
07:26 - Mercato Centrale - A Huge Marketspace
08:28 - Coffee, Chocolate & Bicerin
10:39 - Food & Dining in Torino
12:24 - Our Costs in Turin
14:47 - Final Thoughts
16:23 - Gelato Member Credits

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[dncilu]

I don't want to compare Torino with other Italian cities, but for me, it remains the most beautiful city in Italy. This city is simply wonderful, it also boasts many records, Torino is the city that has the largest porticoed square in Europe, the first capital of Italy, it has the largest Roman gate in the world "porta palatina", it has the largest area porticoed pedestrian market in Europe, it hosts, outside Egypt, the most important Egyptian Museum in the world. In 1896 in Torino there was the first cinema screening in Italy. The "Porta Palazzo" market is the largest open-air market of Europe, the Mole Antonelliana was until 1889 the tallest building in all of Europe, it is the Italian city where the film industry was first established, it boasts of being one of the greenest European cities if not the largest among them, and many other things. Everything about Torino will win you over, its architecture, its museums, its parks, its squares, its fountains, its food, sweet and savory. Visit Torino, you will be fascinated by it, it is a real jewel, which you will never forget.

[DavideGobbicchi]

Turin is indeed one of the most underrated cities in Europe...and aside from being pretty it also has a great public transport system and it is well kept. Far better than living in bigger cities like Rome, Paris, Berlin, etc.

[mloutherback]

Just returned from 3 weeks in northern Italy, including a week in Torino. This is one of our favorite cities we've ever visited. Clean, walkable, and elegant. Virtually all of the city center's sidewalks are polished stone covered with arcade porticoes. I think a person could walk 5 miles in the pouring rain and not need an umbrella! A couple of people described Torino as "Little Paris" and "an aristocratic old lady", which are both fitting descriptions. I was surprised by the lack of traffic in the city center, and the minimal number of tourists -- Torino is not a major tourist destination like Venice, Florence, and Rome which is very attractive to us. Virtually everyone we dealt with spoke English. We will likely move here permanently in the next few years.

[sdrealtor]

Turin is my favorite city in Italy. It has stolen my heart as well.

[qdaniele]

For your next, longer visit, you should cosider using Turin as your base to visit all of Piedmont. There are so many amazing things to see (and taste 😋).

Even just staying within the borders of the Metropolitan City of Turin (Turin's extended municipality) you have things such as:
- Fenestrelle Fortress, the largest alpine fortification in Europe (dubbed the "Great Wall of Italy/Europe").
- Venaria Reale, the Savoy's royal residence just outside of Turin.
- The "Palazzina di caccia di Stupinigi", which translates to "small palace for hunting in Stupinigi" but is actually a mini-Versailles (as is Venaria).
- the Sacra di San Michele (Saint Michael's Abbey), a beautiful medieval fortified abbey perched on top of a peak watching all of Susa valley. It was the structure that inspired Umberto Eco to write The Name of the Rose.
- Superga's hill, with the homonymous Basilica, funicular, natural park and observatory/planetarium.
- The huge castle of Moncalieri, overlooking Turin from its hill.
- The Museo dell'Automobile (Automobile Museum) and the nearby Lingotto (FIAT first factory, built in the 1910s/20s) with its rooftop test track.
- So many natural parks: Gran Paradiso park, Great Woods of Salbertrand park, the Avigliana lakes one and many others.

[vitamcrae]

Torino is stunning. Many people bypass this city..there is so much beauty and history here..❤❤

[CheBellaTorino]

I am married to someone from Torino! Even though we live in the United States, we visit Torino frequently. I first went there in 2007, and I have a deep affection for this stunning city! We plan to retire there someday. I am often surprised that not many people visit Torino. I appreciate that you also love it!

[Robert-Italy]

I have lived in Turin for more than 12 years. It's a very under appreciated city for sure.

[matimonaco]

che bel video! vi ho appena scoperti e si vede che mettete tanta dedizione nei vostri video❤️

[trinianddiana]

I’m currently in Torino. Your video was in part one of the reasons I’m here with my family. After 4 days we absolutely love it! Thank you for all the information.

[joecowan]

Turino has such a relaxing vibe and underrated sites and food! The locals really know how to slow down and enjoy their sweets in cafes! Looking forward to your future longer stay in Turino!

[shamanthification]

I stayed in turin for one year its such a wonderful city. I have lot of memories of this city. Missing those days.

[Marie-trsr]

We're heading there in a few weeks to celebrate our birthdays, we live relatively close by in Haute Savoie - a 3 hour car ride. I'm very excited to see the sights and to eat of course. When I compared costs of Milano vs. Torino, plus what I could see of what each city offers, we chose Torino and I'm not sad about it. Thank you for such a wonderfully produced video that highlighted all of the things of interest I had identified with my research - it really helped me clarify our priorities when visiting. Now I want to watch more of your videos :) Great work!

[fulvias.]

Turin is really beautiful. I come from Bologna (living in Berlin), and even if I am sorry to hear that Bologna was disappointing for you, I think Bologna is a small city that for many reason plays the role of a big city, with pros and contras. Of course as a local I see it differently, but if I had to chose a city in Italy that is not my hometown I would definitely go for Torino. Torino is fascinating, big but quiet, at the same time offers a lot to do. It is almost like a french city with italian charme.

[dianarider]

Your videos are just getting better and better, guys. You can really tell the time and effort you put into each one. Now I must go to Torino! Haha!

[retirementbudgettravel]

Wow! What a beautiful video!! We have just put Turin high on our travel list! We really appreciate you showing your expenses near the end of your video. It really helps us do a better job of planning our trips & sticking to our budget.
Thank you so much!!
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[Sberleffoulchis]

Torino is one of my favourite cities in Italy. Unfortunately italians don't like Torino too much, because is not the classic italian southern city with sun and sea, happy you liked it

[SnapCrackleRetirement]

Fantastic insights on Torino. Will definitely look to include this city as part of my Italy travels in 2024.

[claudiahansen]

Oh, yeah! We fell in love with Torino, too!

[jjkdc]

I was planning a week in Milan for 2024 and looking into Turin as a day trip possibility. Once I realized how much there is to do in Turin I decided to spend my week there instead. February can't get here fast enough.