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 The house of Kings |
2 Piazza Castello Turin 10111 Italy +39 12 433 0102 |
This building has undergone several restorations over the years. The first renovation took place in 1667, when Signore Filippo di Agliè asked Amedeo di Castellamonte to transform the existing Medieval castle into a residence. The Savoy family acquired the residence in 1764, and the castle underwent more modifications and embellishment, mostly due to the wishes of Carlo Felice. Alongside the rooms, there is a park which surrounds the building and has in its midsts a fountain designed and created by the Collino brothers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Objects from the past |
88C Corso Regina Margherita Turin 10122 Italy +39 11 521 2251 http://www.museoantichita.it/m... |
In the greenhouses of the Royal Gardens, this museum displays collections which start from pre-historic times, up until the late-Roman, Etruscan, Italian and Greco-Hellenistic periods of civilization. Set up from the collections of the Dukes of Savoy, starting from the accumulations of Emanuele Filiberto, the original core of the museum has been enriched over time. A new pavilion will hold archeology from the Piedmont region. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tim Verstynen |
 Photo: Tim Verstynen |
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The first models of four-wheeled vehicles |
40 Corso Unità d'Italia Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 67 7666 http://www.museoauto.it/mambo/ |
Originally arranged by Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, the museum was moved to its current modern building in 1960. The collection is unique in Europe, and deals with the evolution of the car, starting with the first Italian carriages, including that of Bernardi from 1896 and Fiat in 1899 and ends in the 1980's. There are also some interesting models of luxury cars and a section reserved for racing cars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Where Silvio Pellico died |
7 Via delle Orfane Turin 10122 Italy +39 11 436 0311 http://www.palazzobarolo.it |
The apartments of the 18th century villa are an example of patrician torinesi residences of the time. The owners, extremely rich benefactors, protected Silvio Pellico who died here in 1854. The room in which he died is open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For those with green fingers |
25 Viale Pier Andrea Mattioli Turin 10125 Italy +39 11 661 2447 |
This is a study centre linked to the university department of Botanical Biology set up in 1729 which was reopened to the public only in 1997. In the botanic garden called 'Boschetto', a strip of the old forest which used to cover the Padana plain has been rebuilt. As well as local flora there are also exotic plants here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Cavour house |
2 Piazza Visconti Venosta Turin 10026 Italy +39 11 59 7373 |
This is an important mounumental complex that, as well as a castle, became a museum-house belonging to the Cavour family, and also includes the Diplomatic Room, the tomb of Cavour and the towers. Around the castle is a magnificent, English style park conceived by Xavier Kurten. The castle may be visited by appointment only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From the Lumiere to modern times |
20 Via Montebello Turin, Turin 10124 Italy +39 (0)11 813 8560 x561 http://www.museonazionaledelci... |
Founded in 1941 by Maria Adriana Prolo, this museum is a delight to behold. The exhibition is arranged over five floors and tells the story of cinema from the Lumière brothers to the digital age. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Headquarters of the province |
12 Via Maria Vittoria Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 861 2111 |
This is the home of the Provincial Administration but it also hosts photographic and painting exhibitions. The building, an old palace of the Dukes of Aosta, has recently been restored and guided tours are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A glance of the world |
8 Via Giovanni Battista Bricherasio Turin 10128 Italy +39 11 54 1557 |
Arranged over three floors, in a late 19th century villa, this museum holds important ethnographic and numismatic material as well as oriental art, from over a century of private and public collections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Missionary Museum |
14 Corso Francesco Ferrucci Turin 10138 Italy |
The Ethnographic Museum of Natural Sciences of the Consolata Missions Institute has a collection of many interesting finds from Africa and central and south America. The museum was created on the wishes of the Blessed Giuseppe Allamano, the prime mover of the Consolata Missionaries. He proposed that members of the order should collect articles that were representative of the peoples and environments they worked among. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For nature lovers |
37 Viale Enrico Thovez Turin 10131 Italy +39 11 630 0629 |
This museum was inaugurated in 1879 by the Valsalice Institute - the city's Salesian school - by Don Bosco. It is now home to a large ornithological collection initially acquired for educational motives, and a great deal of scientific material which has been bought or donated as well as more than 4,000 mineral samples. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mountains and their mysteries |
39 Via Maresciallo Gaetano Giardino Via Giardino, 39 Turin 10131 Italy +39 11 660 4104 http://www.museomontagna.org/i... |
The museum, founded in 1874 by the work of the Italian Alpine Club, hosts a vast documentation on different aspects linked to mountains such as the climate, the nature, its traditions and alpine practice. In addition, the relics of the expeditions of Luigi Amedeo di Savoia, Duke of the Abruzzi are held here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A permanent laboratory exhibition |
26 Corso Roma Turin, Torino 10024 Italy +39 11 464 5033 |
Great mostly for children but also appealing to adults, this educational water laboratory is made up of interactive stations, multimedia apparatus and games and instruments for carrying out experiments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A true insight into history |
6 Via Accademia delle Scienze Turin, Turin 10123 Italy +39 (0)11 561 7776 http://www.museoegizio.org |
Established in 1824, Turin's Egyptian Museum is truly a journey into a time warp. An expansive history of Egypt is right before you—exhibits from 4000 B.C. all the way up to 639 A.D. Thanks to significant historical progressions (i.e. the Napoleonic campaigns), the museum has an astonishing collection of Egypt's ancient culture. The Drovetti Collection, a core sight of the Egyptian Museum, fathers 98 statues, as well as an extraordinary collection of papyri which can be considered as the most important set of Egyptian written documents in the world. Other notable displays include the Tomb of Kha, the Ellesija Temple from Nubia, and the oldest painted Gebelein cloth in the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best Egyptian Museum Outside of Cairo |
6 Via Accademia delle Scienze Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 56 1776 http://www.museoegizio.org/ |
Second only to the museum in Cairo, this museum was founded in 1924 with the part purchase of the Drovetti collection of Carlo Felice di Savoia. From then, the museum has expanded and now holds upwards of 30,000 pieces, many of which are discoveries from the Italian Archeological Mission in the last century. 5,000 years of art, religion, and daily life in the time of the Pharaohs are illustrated here through real treasures including the black statue of Ramses II, the book of death, the tomb of Kha and Merit, and the rocky temple of Ellesiya. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A house-museum |
8 Via Fratelli Piol Turin, Torino 10098 Italy +39 11 956 3020 |
The official rooms in this ancient palace, residence of the Count Verde Amedeo VI who lived in the second half of the 1300's, are used to show exhibitions and host conferences. The building, as well as being an example of the transition of international Gothic to Renaissance style, is also home to the municipal historic archives and important documents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of gas |
53 Via Po Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 562 1147 |
This museum and archives is the 'historical memory' of the Italian Gas Society, founded in Turin in 1837. 150 years of the history of gas are shown here through documents, objects and instruments, showing the social and technological importance of the discovery of gas lighting and its industrial uses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art at its best! |
5 Via Maria Vittoria San Filippo Neri Turin, Turin 10123 Italy +39 (0)11 070 2350 http://www.miaao.org/ |
Located in the San Filippo Neri complex, the International Museum of Applied Arts Today (MIAAO) is dedicated solely to contemporary applied arts. On permanent display here are works that are the property of the Regione Piemonte; you can also browse through temporary exhibits. The museum aims to encourage the new breed of artists to showcase their masterpieces. So come by and experience some great work by new talent—it may leave you captivated! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A perfect imitation of a medieval village |
Viale Virgilio Parco del Valentino Turin 10126 Italy +39 11 443 1701 |
The Rocca complex was built on the occasion of the General Italian Exhibition in 1884 from an idea by the architect Alfredo D'Andrate and the poet Giacosa. The complex is a perfect reproduction of fifteenth century houses and workshops from Piedmont and the Valle D'Aosta. The life and atmosphere of the time is brought back to life through splendid light and sound effects Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the Savoy residences |
2 Viale del Castello Turin, Torino 10024 Italy +39 11 8816 4542 |
There is a marvellous view over the Po from this castle, dating from the 18th century, which was one of the Savoy residences and a place of love and history. There is visitor access to the ground and second floors to see the apartments of Maria Letizia and Vittorio Emanuele II. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Customs of ancient people |
17 Via Accademia Albertina Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 83 2196 |
The museum was founded in 1923 but its collections date from previous years. In 1936 it moved to its present location and in 1961 it became the property of the University of Studies of Turin. Amongst the materials on display are prestigious sections of anthropology, ethnography, paleontology and primatology. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The flower of the city |
2 Piazza del Castello, Agliè Turin 10098 Italy +39 124 33 0102 |
This imposing baroque building is part of a grandiose project, first conceived in 1718 and never fully finished, by Filippo Juvarra for Vittorio Amedeo II. Since 1984, it has been a place for new trends of contemporary art. Under the enchanting, frescoed vaults one can admire the permanent collections of the more recent European and American artists. Amongst the artwork are works by Anselmo, Fabro, Kounellis, Merz, Paolini, Pistoletto and Vedova. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fantastic crystal, porcelain and furnishings exhibition |
55 Via Po Turin 10124 Italy +39 011 812 9116 http://www.fondazioneaccorsi.it |
This is the pride and joy of the Accorsi Foundation, founded in December 1999, as requested in the will of the great torinese antiques dealer, Pietro Accorsi. All the details of an aristocratic, piedmontese residence of the eighteenth century are reconstructed in the rooms of this historic building, designed by Amedeo Castellamonte. The collection is the fruit of decades of research all over Italy. Particularly outstanding exhibits are a Madonna from the fifteenth century and six, Empire style chairs which were a wedding present for Paolina Bonaparte. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alan Parry |
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The most revered relics |
28 Via San Domenico Turin 10144 Italy +39 11 436 5832 http://www.sindone.org/it/muse... |
This museum, in an enchanting place in the downstairs of the baroque church of Holy Shroud, offers a multimedia journey, with interactive points, through the holiest relics of Christianity. It is also possible to see a photographic copy of the Shroud of Turin, taken straight after the fire of the cathedral in April 1997. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arms and armour |
Corso Galileo Ferraris ang. via Cernaia Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 562 9223 |
Located in the Mastio, the only remains of the fortified stronghold, this is the oldest museum in the city. Built for Carlo Emanuele III in 1731 it tells the story of artillery and arms from the 14th to the 20th century. Amongst the collections there are some portable and battle weapons and arms used for attack and defense from different origins, some of which are extremely rare. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The first Italian Parliament |
5 Piazzetta Carlo Alberto Turin 10123 Italy +39 11 562 1147 |
The museum occupies the first floor of Palazzo Carignano, a baroque building commissioned by Emamuele Filiberto of Savoy Carignano in 1679 and completed between 1864 and 1872. In 30 rooms the story of national unification and the Risorgimento is reconstructed. Look out for the room where the first Italian parliament was held and the studio of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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So we don't forget |
Piazza Gran Madre di Dio Turin 10131 Italy |
Usually, when rooms below the Gran Madre are mentioned, we think of stories linked to mysterious "black masses". Few know, however, that below the church lies the memorial dedicated to the more than 5000 Torinese soldiers who died in the WW1. Open to the public through the entrance to the left of the church steps, the Ossuary was designed and built in 1932 by Giovanni Ricci. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Train Museum with lots more than model trains |
2 Via Andreis Turin 10152 Italy +39 11 432 4241 |
Since 1978 this association has been concerned with tracing and preserving railway material of historic interest. Inside the museum, visitors can admire different steam engines and scale models of famous historic pieces. Also on offer to visitors is historic material, a library and archives. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A visit into the subsoil |
7a Via Francesco Giuseppe Guicciardini Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 54 6317 http://www.museopietromicca.it/ |
This museum was opened in 1961 to remember one of the most popular heroes of Turin during the French siege of 1706 in an area that corresponds approximately to the centre of the enemy front. As well as plastics, prints and period relics, the visit to the underground of the city is particularly enchanting, a web of tunnels where the mine that killed Micca exploded. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A world of fantasy and reality |
5 Via Santa Teresa Turin 10121 Italy +39 11 53 0238 |
Step through the door into a world of wonders: that of the puppets collected by the Lupi, an old family of puppeteers who run the Gianguja Theatre, home to the museum. The family has been in the trade for 200 years, during which time they have collected more than 5,000 exhibits including puppets, scenery and costumes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The first television transmission....... |
18 Via Giuseppe Verdi Turin 10124 Italy +39 11 810 4455 |
This is located in the famous Rai production centre which contributed to the birth of radio. The history of modern audio visual communication is told here through documents, recordings on records and tapes, and technical, professional apparatus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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How to recycle |
58-60 Via Livorno Via Livorno, 60 Turin 10049 Italy |
This is a new kind of exhibition space-cum-workshop which is making an impression on the city of Turin. The aim of this enterprise is to make learning fun! The workshops are aimed at children giving them the opportunity to learn about certain aspects of modern living e.g. refuse recycling, and respecting the environment. Workshop helpers are on constantly on hand to help the children as they work their way through the interactive games and projects. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Journey of the story of mankind |
36 Via Giovanni Giolitti Turin 10123 Italy http://www.regione.piemonte.it... |
Located in a 17th century building which used to be the hospital of San Giovannin Battista, the museum was set up in 1978. It gathers together collections of zoology, entomology, botany, minerals, geology and paleontology and is the home of numerous exhibitions and has a specialist library which is open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art and history |
Piazza Mafalda di Savoia Turin, Torino 10098 Italy +39 (0)11 956 5222 http://www.castellodirivoli.it |
The castle—which currently houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, was one of the most important residences of the court of Savoy from the 16th century. The first building work was undertaken in 1562 after Francesco Paciotto was commissioned by Emanuele Filiberto. Construction was continued by Ascanio Vitozzi and later completed by Charles and Amedeo di Castellamonte. After damage caused in 1693 by the French, work was taken up again, first by Michelangelo Garove (who proposed doubling the size of the building), then by Filippo Juvarra but the project was not completed. Even today, the residence remains unfinished. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The charm of wine |
2 Piazza Luigi Rossi Turin 10023 Italy |
Only an old, noble, Piedmontese family, valuable producers on their own land, could have thought of dedicating a museum to wine, which is such a renowned local product. The Rossi family of Montelera had the idea of setting up in the cellars of the villa, built in the late eighteenth century, home of the first Martini and Rossi factory, a veritable museum where, nowadays, visitors can admire more than 600 objects on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The small Versailles |
4 Piazza della Repubblica Turin 10078 Italy +39 11 49 6272 |
This is the largest residence of the House of Savoy, started in the 17th century for Duke Carlo Emanuele II it was later transformed into a sumptuous residence by Michelangelo Garove, Filippo Juvarra and Benedetto Alfieri. The Galleria di Diana and the church of S. Umberto deserve special attention. The first one for its length of 80 metres and both as examples of Baroque architecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From old linotype to Internet |
45 Via Ospedale Turin, Torino 10098 Italy +39 11 956 1692 |
Although there are those who are afraid that books and print will disappear in the future, others are looking to prevent such an occurrence and have created the group "Friends of the Museum" to protect the Universal Printing Museum. The idea to create it dates from 1911 when books and frontispieces were found in the medieval Valentino district from the first decades of Italian typography. It was only in the 1960's, though, that Ernesto Saroglia created the collection. The museum displays machines and equipment used in printing from as early as the 17th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |