Turin Travel Guide
Travel guide to Turin, Italy with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Turin sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.
Turin Overview
Turin, known in Italian as Torino, is located in the north western part of Italy, with a population of some 865,000 people. Recognised as an industrial centre for many years it is the home of the giant FIAT motor company, the building of which was made famous in the film "The Italian Job", where the Mini Coopers were seen being chased by the police Alfa Romeos around FIAT's rooftop test track.
Turin has not stood still though, and is now home to Ariane space programme projects and Italian media behemoth Rai. These new industries are indicative of the city's desire to progress, to embrace new technologies and facilitate their development and growth, all of which keeps the city of Turin at the head of European industry.
Like all Italian cities Turin is a fashion paradise, home to the finest haute couture and leading youth brands too, all packaged in that inimitable Italian style. This air of quality is found also in the many events hosted by the city during the year. International book film and music fairs are held here annually.
Turin - a city of constant development, where the future is always considered as the past is built upon.
Top Turin Attractions
Whether religious or not it is certainly worth a visit to the city's cathedral as there you will see the world renowned Turin Shroud, alleged to show the face of Christ in its material, and having been held there since the 16th century.
A boat ride on the River Po may be a chosen option for those wishing to slow the pace a little, taking time out to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Shopping in Turin
A visit to Via Roma is a prerequisite for any shopper in Turin. Supremely elegant and offering the widest range of goods to be found anywhere, this porticoe protected shopping heaven is a must see, even if it is only to browse. Take a break at one of the many street cafes and simply watch the world go by - it will be fascinating.
For an alternative try visiting Via Garibaldi where the younger set may find more of interest to them, from electrical goods to youth fashion everything is here on what is the longest pedestrianised street in the city.
Turin Sporting Events
Turin has two major football teams, Juventus who are stars of Serie A and Torino who are in the lower Serie B. Both teams receive massive support from the locals where the passion for football is clearly understood.
On a more global scale the city has been selected to host the 2006 Winter Olympics, a testament to the work Turin has put into its development in all areas, not just industrial.
