The highlights of Turin

Turin, royal capital of Piedmont

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Turin (Torino in Italian) is the capital of Piedmont, located at the foot of the Alps in northwestern Italy. Former capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia and then the first capital of unified Italy (1861-1865), it is a city of Baroque elegance that has a remarkable architectural heritage, great historic cafés and world-renowned museums.

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From Corsica, the most direct route is via the Cors'Express ferry to Genoa (3 hours of crossing from Bastia). From Genoa, Turin can be reached in 1 hour and 50 minutes by Frecciarossa train. To get around Turin, the automatic metro (line 1), trams and buses cover the entire city. THE Turin Tourism Office centralizes all the practical information for your stay.

The highlights of Turin

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The Egyptian Museum and the Palazzo Reale

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The Egyptian Museum in Turin (Museo Egizio) is the second largest Egyptian museum in the world after Cairo, with over 40,000 artifacts. A visit of at least 3 hours is required. Nearby, the Palazzo Reale and Piazza Castello form an impressive Baroque ensemble. Turin Cathedral is home to the famous Holy Shroud Chapel.

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The Mole Antonelliana and the Cinema Museum

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The emblem of Turin is the Mole Antonelliana, a building with a 167-meter soaring roof. It houses the National Cinema Museum, one of the most beautiful museums dedicated to 7th art in the world. The panoramic lift at the top offers a breathtaking view of the city and the Alps.

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Historic cafés and Piedmontese gastronomy

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Turin is the city of chocolate and coffee. The Al Bicerin Coffee (open since 1763), near the Consolata sanctuary, is the inventor of bicerin — hot chocolate, coffee and whipped cream. Local specialties include Vitello Tonnato, tajarins with white truffles from Alba and wines from Langhe (Barolo, Barbaresco).

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Excursions from Turin

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The Langhe, Alba and Milan

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Turin is the gateway to wine-growing Piedmont. A 1.5-hour drive to the south, the hills of Langhe and Monferrato (UNESCO heritage) offer vineyards and prestigious appellations. Alba, the capital of white truffles, is 70 km away. Also find The highlights of Milan, 45 minutes away by TGV. For accommodation, compare on Booking.com Turin.

How to get from Genova to Turin?

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Turin, the former capital of Italy renowned for its Baroque architecture and historic cafés, is located about 170 km north-west of Genoa. Here are the two ideal options for reaching the Piedmont city after your ferry crossing.

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Option 1: The train, direct and efficient

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The train is the simplest solution to avoid parking problems in the historic center of Turin.

• Logistics: Join the station of Genova Piazza Principe, located in the immediate vicinity of the ferry terminal.
• Journey: Direct regional and Intercity trains run very regularly to the station of Torino Porta Nuova.
• Travel time: Environ 1:50am to 2:00am.
• Advantages: You arrive directly at Piazza Carlo Felice, a few steps from the historic arcades and the Egyptian Museum.

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Option 2: Car rental

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This option is perfect for food lovers who want to make a stop in the famous wine regions of Langhe or Monferrato.

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• Logistics: Several rental agencies are within walking distance from the exit of the port of Genoa.
• Itinerary: Take the highway A6 (the “Verdemare”) or theA26 ROAD connected to theA21 for a smooth ride through the hills.
• Travel time: Environ 2:00.
• Advantages: Total flexibility to explore Piedmont or load your luggage with local specialties (truffles, hazelnuts, wines).