Fiat, industry, Juventus - and basta! This is Torino. Many people say who have never been here. The capital of Piemont (910 000 pop.) is much more: a city with 18 km arcades corridors and cozy coffee houses, the capital of both the magic as well as everything sweet like its chocolates. A city with many faces, where you should spend some time in.

Duomo San Giovanni Battista
Behind the Palazzo Reale hidden, of modest height, austere exterior and interior sober, the Torino renaissance church (15th century) is not the ideal image of a cathedral. But the visitors are coming. In a safe shrine in the Sacra Sindone is the kept the alleged grave cloth of jesus christ, one of the most valuable relics of the Catholic Church is kept. The holy cloth itself - according to scientists, it may only emerged in the Middle Ages - is at irregular intervals (the next time, probably not before 2020) showed to the people. Piazza San Giovanni

Mole Antonelliana
With 167 m the tallest building in Torino is the symbol of the city, a landmark from which many inhabitants of Torino claim that it is primarily ugly. From the observation deck you have a magnificent view. Tue-Sun 10am-8pm (Sat to 11pm), 3,50 Euro Via Montebello 20

Palazzo Carignano
The by Guarino Guarini in 1679 built palace with its wavy curving brick facade is one of the glorious (and original) baroque buildings in Italy. Piazza Carignano

Palazzo Madama
In the middle of the Piazza Castello, the absolute heart of the city, stands a tiny building. From three sides its clearly looks like a fortified castle from the Middle Ages, but who comes from the west, sees a baroque-classical facade. Piazza Castello

Palazzo Reale
The residence of the Savoy was built by the regent of 1645, Cristina and commissioned at the site of the old Bishop's Palace. Tue-Sun 8.30am-7pm. 6,50 Euro Piazza Reale

Parco del Valentino
What pleasure to escape from the stuffy air into one of the most beautiful parks in Italy. In the park you can see fun skaters, grandmothers with prams and all sorts of dogs, you can observe the training of the rowers on the Po.

Piazza San Carlo
Its beauty is based on the harmonious symmetry of Castellamonte designed Baroque facades, including wide arcades. The symmetry also follows the two twin churches on the south side of the square, Santa Cristina and San Carlo.

shopping
antiques The best bargains you can certainly make at the Grand Balôn the antiques market, which takes every second Sunday of every month in the alleys behind the Porta Palazzo in Piazza della Repubblica place. books Torino is a city of intellectuals and readers. The Libreria Luxemburg (Via Cesare Battisti 7) specializes in international literature. At Figuriamoci (Via San Massimo 2 b) you get lots of Comics. caterers Fresh mushrooms and truffles you buy with the brothers Scanavino(Via Lagrange 38). A fantastic selection of cheese is waiting in the showcase of the always busy Steffanone (Via Maria Vittorio 2). fashionFashion Provasoli (Via Carlo Alberto 49), a prestigious Torino textile business, processed its finest materials to very feminine womenswear. Under the name Poncif (Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5) designs Sandra Ferro fashion like Torino - clear with surprising details. shoes Il Pallino (Via Gobetti 7d) has designer shoes at bargain prices. sweets Sweets Gianduiotti, the Torino nougat pieces, and with liquor-filled Alpini buy in Peyrano (Corso Moncalieri 47). The best handmade candy in the best packages are available at Stratta (Piazza San Carlo 191).

food
Fiorio
Opened in 1780, is today mainly for his GIANDUJA ice (a type of nougat) famous: It is considered the best of Torino! Mon closed! Via Po 8
Fratelli
La Cozza Funny and noisy pizza and shellrestaurant in an old warehouse. daily. Corso Regio Parco 39
Gennaro Esposito
Many people outside the door waiting hungrily to go inside in the trendiest pizza temple of the city. Colorfully painted walls, creative pizzas and irresistible as a dessert, creme-filled zeppole. Sun closed. Via Passalacqua 1 g
Grom
The best gelateria in town can be seen cause of the long snake before. You must try: the gelato al limone with lemons from Amalfi! daily Piazza Paleocapa 1 d
Mulassano
Tiny mirrowed and accordingly, balances the traditional cafe an artfully polished diamond. Piazza Castello 9
Pepino
Here invented a Neapolitan 100 years ago the ice on the stalk. "Pinguino" he called it then - it is still a try worth. Piazza Carignano 8
Tre Galline
Traditional Trattoria with very good, classic kitchen. Via Bellezia 37
Unione familiare di Reaglie
The insider tip in Collina: A Bocciofila (Bowls Club), where you get simple, hearty and well-cooked food. cheap. Mon closed. Corso Chieri 124
Vintage 1997
Vintage 1997 Elegant gourmet address, where you can eat much of Piemont and creative fish food. Sun closed. Piazza Solferino 16 h

where to stay
Le Meridien
Art & Tech Functional luxury, lots of glass and puristic design feature of this five-star hotel located in the former Fiat factory. 142 rooms. Via Nizza 230
Liberty
Artists and other intelligent people appreciate the original Art Nouveau atmosphere of this family-run hotel. 35 rooms. Via Pietro Micca 15
La Maddalena
Very charming, with taste and love running Bed & Breakfast. House mistress is Maddalena Vitale, a lady of Turins better society. 3 rooms. Via San Secondo 31
Ostello per la Gioventù
Torino youth hostel is located east of the Po in Crimea. 80 beds. Via Alby 1
Victoria
Very quiet, imaginative and equipped with modern facilities. Probably the most charming address of Torino. 108 rooms. Via Nino Costa 4

Trains
From Milano each hour fast trains to the central station of Torino.

Plane
The Caselle International Airport of Torino is located 18 km north of the city center. There is bus driving every 30 minutes to the central station. Or you fly to the airports in Milano. Good connections to Torino.