Torino Travel Forum

What do you recomend me in Torino for a 3 days stay?
Which are the most important sights?
What about nightlife (trendy bars, fashionable)?
And nice restaurants?
Thanks a lot.

I loved torino!
The most important things you can visit (in my opinion) are:

- cinema museum: it's inside the "mole antonelliana", the highest buidlling in the city (once it was a sinagogue). It's really nice to visit this museum, in the first part you'll see lot's of technic thingsa about the history of cinema and in the second part lot's of artistic things about it. You can also take a lift to the top of the building and anjoy a beautiful view over the city

- Egyptian archeologic museum: as you can imagine it's full of archeologic finds

- Real palace: it's in the central main (and beautiful square)

- Lungo Po and "valentino" park: it's a park along the river po, you can also take the ferryboat (if the weather is nice)

- lots of beautiful churches if you're interested in them

- Superga sanctuary: apart from the church itself, this place is on the top of a hill very close to the city, if the weather is nice it's a beautiful place to spend time

- close to Turin there's a palace called "Palazzo Venarìa" they say it's the italian Versaille but i haven't been there yet. People I know were impressed by it, so you shouldn't miss it.

Go to the tourist office to ask them about places you want to visit. I know there is a discount card called "torino card" which gives you discounts to museums and public tranportation (and lots of free entrances as well).

Unfortunately I don't know about restaurants there, but about nightlife the area close to the main square (where the Real Palace is) is full of bars, when I was there I found lots of people all night long.

Torino is famous for a kind of chocolate called "Gianduia" so, everywhere you go you'll find it and trying it is a must!

Regards,
Sergio

I live in Torino since 2005. I think Sergio has covered the most popular sights. The cinema museum and Sperga are indeed must-sees. The Egyptian museum is famous (2nd largest Egyptian collection in Europe, I think), but I haven't been there yet...

If you have a car, our favourite is Parco della Remenbranza. It's up on the hill and you can see the entire city and even the Alps from there when the weather is good.

There are tons of good restaurants in Torino... Depends what you would like to eat...

You might want to check out the official tourism website at http://www.turismotorino.org to see any special events happening when you are here.

Hope you'll like the city!
Hoamai

I think that your question has been answered, but I will try to sum up:

1)You should not miss the "Egyptian Museum" (Il Museo Egiziano).It is the second "Egyptian" museum by its unique items in the world, so if you have not been to Egypt, here is your unique opportunity to catch up!Unfortunately, the building is not very appealing-the Italian State should do something about its "important" museums!-but do not be fooled: enter immediately!
2)The same applies to the "Royal Palace" (Il Palazzo Reale) and il Palazzo Madama.Once upon a time, used to be an Italian royal dynasty(i Sabauda), which came from Savoy (los Saboya en espanol), now a part of France.
3)The sanctuary of Superga.Of course, you can find much better churches in Italy, but its location on the Superga hill, makes it unique! From there, you can have a panoramic view over the city of Torino.Besides, the church of Superga houses the "Royal Pantheon of the Kings and Queens of Italy".What it should be more for you: the church was built according to the plans of F. Juvarra, a Spanish architect who contributed a lot to the "Baroque case" in Italy!
4)Torino is the "chocolate capital" of Italy.Try chocolate as much as it pleases you!
5)There are a lot of traditional and famous Torinese cafes to enjoy your "capuccino".My favourite one is: Baratti & Milano.

If you need more information, feel free to contact me directly,in Spanish.

Feliz estancia en Turin!

You're all very kind!
One more thing: Which of these hotels do you recomend me?
-Atahotel Concord
-Starhotel Majestic
-NH Hotels JH Torino Ambasciatori
-NH Hotels Santostefano

Thanks again,
Jose

have you seen this thread?
http://forum.virtualtourist.com/discussion-407258-1-1-Travel-0-141606-Torino-discussion.html
By the way, if Victoria cannot be on your list, my choice is NH Hotels Santostefano. As the others on your short list is a standard business hotel. But it is in the best location, just in the "Quadrilatero Romano" district full of pubs and nightlife. It is new (opened 2 years ago) and also it host an "hammam".
About your first question take note that there is a new double-deck bus which has a one tour of the city. It can be a quick snapshot on Torino just to see where you are arrived.
In the meantime take a tour on VT Torino pages, there are a lot of good tips.
Ciao.
marco

I'm glad to read positive comments about my hometown.
Much has been covered and, not knowing your interests, I suggest to drop by the Information Office located in Piazza Castello and glance through the brochures. Torino has really a lot to offer.
As a visitor to new places, I like to wander around just to feel the atmosphere. In this respect I suggest to take walks from Piazza Castello down Via Po, down Via Roma, down Via Pietro Micca, down Via Garibaldi. Go to Piazza Carignano and walk through Palazzo Carignano courtyard to reach Piazza Carlo Alberto. You'll see some interesting architecture. Stop for a "gelato" or an "aperitivo" and, for and after dinner, check the "Quadrilatero" pedestrian area which is full of restaurants, bars and life.
Another interesting feature is the Porta Romana - built by the Romans - as the only standing city gate dating back to the period. Daytime is the best, try to avoid it after dusk as - although not really dangerous - the place is on the edge of an area where anything can happen.

You may find a few tips on my city page.
Enjoy Torino!

Ciao
Ant