The capital of the Piedmont Region, has much to offer to the traveler, from its Baroque cafes and architecture to its elegant shops and museums, which include the famed Egyptian Museum and the Shroud of Turin. Just outside Torino, you can visit the beautiful Baroque Savoy Palace and gardens at La Venaria Reale.
Piedmont wine country
Palazzo Madama, Piazza Castello. Recently re-opened after a long refurbishment, it is attracting many tourists. It was home of the Queen, and is a mix of medieval and baroque rooms. There's a room with red sofas to take a rest after the visit, with a magnificient chandelier, and a cafeteria in one of the rooms. Contains plenty of art depicting Christ in various stages of life (and death) and some fascinating scenes of life in Torino in times gone by.
The Palazzo Madama
River Po Park, part of the longest river of Italy is protected as a natural park. Its benches are full of interesting and unexpected views onwards the town and the hill and are enriched by the Castle of Valentino, Medieval Burgh and Gran Madre church, which mirror on river Po. Enjoy a scenic boat tour down the river as well.
The Park on the River Po
Valentino Park, the biggest park in Turin central area. This park is situated along the Po river and in its area you can find the Valentino Castle, and the Medieval Village.
Valentino Castle at night
Where to Stay,
The Hotel Giotto Torino~ Hotel Giotto is a recently restored three-star hotel located in a residential area close to the river Po and just a short walk from the famous Valentino Park and to the romantic area of the 'Borgo Medievale', Valentino Castle seat of the University of Architecture, as well as Torino Esposizioni Congress and Fair Centre.
Within walking distance:
• Torino Esposizioni Venue
• Teatro Nuovo, Ice skating Palace
• Valentino Park: Botanical Garden
• Borgo Medievale
• Promotrice Belle Arti
• University of Architecture
• University of Medicine, Pharmacy
• Molinette Medical Centre
http://www.hotelgiottotorino.com
Adventure just an hour or so from Torino
The Tibetan Bridge in Claviere, Piedmont, Italy
Experience the thrill of walking the longest Tibetan Bridge in the world suspended for 468 meters between the towns of Claviere and Cesana Torinese over the San Gervasio Gorge in Italy. Do you dare?
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