Top Rated Attractions in Turin

Founded in 1941 by Maria Adriana Prolo, the Museo Nazionale del Cinema is a delight to behold. Inside the museum, a whole new world of treasure awaits you. This museum boasts collections that would pique the interests of the most avid cinema-lover. Among the collections are photographs, archives, posters, films and a lot more, pertaining to the history of Italian as well as World Cinema. Do visit this museum and find out for yourself why it is one of the most preferred museums for visitors.

Along the left bank of the River Po, between the Isabella Bridge and the Umberto I Bridge, one of the largest parks of this urban mass, Parco del Valentino, can be found. Once a hunting reserve for the Savoy family, it was opened to the public in 1856. The enclosed area is nearly 550,000 square meters, divided by paths, flower beds, little woods, hills and valleys. The Castello del Valentino, the Medieval Hamlet and the Palazzo di Torino-Esposizioni are all to be found inside the park. In the summer months it is the site of interesting sights and various types of entertainment. It is also very lively during the night with numerous cafes and bars situated on the river bank.

Originally arranged by Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, the Museo dell'automobile was moved to its current modern building in 1960. The collection is unique in Europe, and deals with the evolution of the car, starting with the first Italian carriages, including that of Bernardi from 1896 and Fiat in 1899 and ends in the 1980's. There are also some interesting models of luxury cars and a section reserved for racing cars.

Counted as one of the most prolific collections of the country, Museo Egizio in Turin is a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian archaeological items. It features the most expansive displays of Egyptian artifacts, with over 30,000 historical items on display. Established in the year 1824, it was set up at a time when preserving rare Egyptian curiosities was at its helm in the 19th Century. In 1824, Sardinia's King Charles Felix consolidated the acquisitions of Vitaliano Donati and Paduan Egyptologist with the House of Savoy. Museo Egizio's various object chronicle centuries of routine life, religion and art during the era of the Pharaohs. Some notable exhibits include the tomb of Kha, book of death, black sculpture of Ramses II and Ellesiya's rocky temple. Such riveting are the museum's displays, that they have interested some of the most celebrated historians, including the likes of the inventor of the iconic Rosetta Stone, Jean-François Champollion.

The Museum of the Risorgimento (Turin) occupies the first floor of Palazzo Carignano, a baroque building commissioned by Emamuele Filiberto of Savoy Carignano in 1679 and completed between 1864 and 1872. In 30 rooms the story of national unification and the Risorgimento is reconstructed. Look out for the room where the first Italian parliament was held and the studio of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. See the website for more information.

Behind a 16th-century facade lies the opulent, Baroque interiors of the palatial residence of the House of Savoy. The Royal Palace is an architectural triumph that highlights the luxuries enjoyed by the royalty of that time. Although originally built in the 16th Century, much of the interiors reflect the Baroque style of architecture and its exuberant use of artistic details. An abundance of gilded frames, intricate stucco embellishments, vivid paintings and rich carvings make up the corpus of the decor. Additions made in later years can be credited to the vision of architect, Filippo Juvarra, whose refined taste is reflected in some of the palace's more graceful and elegant aspects. Together with 13 other residences, the Royal Palace is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by virtue of its place in the history of the House of Savoy. The Chapel of the Holy Shroud and the Palazzo Chiablese are also found here.