Explore Turin with our photos of sights, squares, and historic coffee houses in Turin or Torino. Click on a link above each photo to go to the picture gallery where you'll see more photos and find more information.
Turin Picture Gallery
James Martin, Europe Travel
The city of Turin is known for its Baroque architecture, historic coffee houses, and its arcaded shopping promenades. It also has a lively and colorful open-air market. In this gallery you'll see photos of Turin's outdoor market, monuments, and a walkway under the arcades.
Turin's Baroque cafes
James Martin Europe Travel
Turin is famous for its elegant Baroque cafes. Although expensive for table service, it's free to take a look or you can save money by standing at the bar for your drink. Chocolate for eating originated in Turin so it's a good place to try chocolate or other delectable pastries. You can also try a Bicherin, a coffee drink that got its start at Al Bicherin cafe. Here's a look at a few of Turin's historic coffee houses and the Bicherin.
Borgo Medioevale in the Parco del Valentino
Martha Bakerjian, licensed to About.com
The Borgo Mediovale, or medieval borgo, is a recreation of a medieval village created in 1884 for the International Exposition in the city of Turin. The village and castle, in a picturesque setting by the river, are now a living museum. You can wander through the village for free but there's an admission charge to go inside the castle. The pretty Parco del Valentino is a peaceful place to relax in the city. Take a look at the village and park with these photos on Europe Travel.
Views of Turin from the Mole Antonelliana
The Mole Antonelliana is a familiar landmark in Turin, towering above the city. It houses Italy's National Cinema Museum and has an observation deck with fantastic views of Turin and beyond. You can see photos of the dome and views on Europe Travel.Turin Photo Tour
Susan Breslow Sardone, our guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways gives us views of the city of Turin, including the opera house, Po River, automobile museum, and a nice shot of the city itself with snowy peaks behind.Photos Taken on an Afternoon Walk in Turin
These photos were taken by James Martin, Europe Travel, on a late afternoon walk in February 2006, during the winter Olympics. In this gallery you'll see everyday sights in Turin including Baroque buildings, street scenes, a church, and the Lingotto, the former Fiat factory building.Piazza Castello Pictures During the Olympics
Martha Bakerjian, licensed to About.com
Piazza Castello is Turin's main square and the center of the city. The piazza is a pedestrian area with benches and small fountains, ringed by beautiful, grand buildings. If you watched the 2006 winter Olympics on TV, you may recognize Piazza Castello as the place where the medals were awarded. Here's a look at the piazza during the the winter Olympics, taken by James Martin on Europe Travel.
Near Turin - La Venaria Reale Baroque Palace
Progetto La Venaria Reale
Reggia di Venaria Reale is an extravagant baroque Royal Palace used as a Savoy residence in the 17th to 18th centuries. Around the palace are gardens and a large park. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Farther Afield: Val Chisone
Val di Chisone Picture © 2007 James Martin, Wanderer's Eye Travel Photography
West of Turin is the beautiful and peaceful Val Chisone, home to some of the villages that were venues for the 2006 winter Olympics. The Chisone Valley makes a nice getaway from Turin. Here's a look at the villages, fortress, and scenery in the Chisone Valley.
