Weekend Guide · Italy
Weekend in Turin
Turin, at the foot of the Alps, is a city of elegance, culture, and innovation. Explore Baroque architecture, historic cafés, the Egyptian Museum, and the Mole Antonelliana.
Arrive & Explore Turin
Royal Museums at the Royal Palace
Historic residence of the House of Savoy, now a museum complex including the Royal Armoury, Sabauda Gallery, Archaeological Museum, and Royal Library
Mole Antonelliana & National Cinema Museum
Iconic tower housing the National Museum of Cinema—one of the tallest museums in the world with panoramic elevator views
Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio)
The world’s most important collection of Egyptian artifacts after Cairo—over 30,000 items showcasing 4,000 years of history
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Galleria Sabauda (Savoy Gallery)
Art collection of the House of Savoy housed in the New Wing of the Royal Museums—featuring centuries-spanning masterpieces
Regional Museum of Natural Sciences
Engaging natural history museum with exhibitions on fossils, zoology, and palaeontology—great for families and curious minds
Turin Cathedral (Duomo di Torino)
Renaissance-Baroque cathedral that houses the Chapel of the Holy Shroud
Local Tips
- 1Italy suits most budgets.
- 2Italy is very safe for tourists.