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Overview

There's a whiff of Paris in Turin's elegant tree-lined boulevards and echoes of Vienna in its stately art-nouveau cafes, but make no mistake – this elegant, Alp-fringed city is utterly self-possessed. The industrious Torinese gave the world its first saleable hard chocolate and Italy's most iconic car, the Fiat.

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Fabulous museums, regional aperitifs, cutting-edge design, shopping and more: it’s hard to have a bad time in Turin.

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Best Time to Visit

As one of Italy’s great unsung destinations, Turin is a good year-round destination. Here's when to make the most of it.

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Things to Know

Here’s everything you need to know about Turin's climate, costs and fascinating historic center and world-class museums.

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Transportation

While Turin is the home of the Fiat, you'll want to go car-free and explore by public transportation or your own two feet.

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Free Things to Do

Stretch your euros to the max with our guide to the best free things to do in beautiful Turin.

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Best Neighborhoods

Here’s our guide to Turin’s top neighborhoods - and what each has to offer - so you can pick the perfect one for your next vacation.

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Day Trips

Discover castles, vineyards and superb food on these easy day trips from Turin.

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Money and Costs

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