Turin is one of the many Italian cities with a rich historical background. Here you can see chic palaces and parks, as well as visit various museums. Some shrines of the Christian world, stored in Turin, are attractions and heritage of the whole world.
In the center of the city, you can see many buildings that were built several centuries ago and since then have been maintained in very good condition by the authorities. There are also a lot of museums, where various antiquities related to this area and not only are collected. The Egyptian Museum, for example, allows, being in modern Italy, to plunge for an hour or two into the world of the pharaohs and their entourage.
There are also enough religious sights here, in particular, in this context, one cannot fail to mention the famous Turin Cathedral. There is also a small chapel in the former royal palace, which is called Carignano. It is interesting even in isolation from all other corners of this residence of the monarchs of the past. Although, of course, it is advisable to visit this place in its entirety - the palace is really very impressive. The palace itself is an architectural monument.
The architecture of the historic quarters of Turin is dominated by trends such as Baroque and Neo-Classics. Houses created at the intersection of these styles can be seen in the vicinity of Piazza Castello. There is also a kind of passage with a glass roof, which has not been changed since the building was built. Now there are a number of nice restaurants and coffee shops, and there are many interesting places to walk around. So all tourists, without exception, are recommended to visit this area.
The Madama Palace with the Museum of Antiquity is one of the main attractions of the city. It is located in Piazza Castello. The facade of the palace dates back to the 18th century. The antique museum, located on four floors, displays paintings by famous artists, ivory, ceramics and glass.
The castle and park of Valentino are other landmarks of Turin. The castle is located on the banks of the Po River. It was built in the XIII century, then rebuilt in the XVII in the French style. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful park, which hosts amazing flower exhibitions.
Among the sights of Turin, one can also highlight the Palatine Gate, the Basilica of Superga, the Cathedral of John the Baptist (the famous Shroud of Turin is located here).
