The architectural ensemble of the Castello Square was formed by the end of the XVI century. Architect A. Vitozzi worked on its appearance. The square is surrounded by the buildings of the Royal Theater, the Palazzo Madama Castle, the Royal Palace, the Armory, the Government House and the library. From here, the four main streets of Turin diverge in different directions. Also on the square is the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (San Giovanni Battista).

One of the main squares of Turin. It originated in the XVII century after the city became the capital of Savoy. Due to the new status, there has been a significant expansion of urban space. The final appearance of the area took shape by the middle of the XIX century, along with the installation of a monument to Duke Emmanuel Philibert – the ruler of Savoy. San Carlo Square was reconstructed in 2006 on the eve of the Olympic Games in Turin.

A tall tower that dominates the urban development. The structure is easily visible from anywhere in Turin. The tower was built according to the project of the ambitious architect A. Antonellian in the XIX century. The master received an order from the Jewish community for the construction of a synagogue, but was unable to complete the grandiose project, as he died in the process of work. As a result, the Jews refused to continue financing the work, and the tower was bought by the city authorities. In the XX century, a cinema museum was located on its territory.

The Royal Palace of the Savoy Royal Family. The palazzo was rebuilt from the old bishop's palace by order of Duke Emmanuel Philibert in the XVII century. The elegant royal residence is considered one of the most elegant creations in the Baroque style. The object is included in the UNESCO heritage lists. In one of the wings of the palazzo there is an art gallery made up of paintings that once belonged to the dukes of Savoy.

The palace is located on the Castello Square in the central part of Turin. It was erected in the XIII century on the site of Roman buildings. Over the long history of its existence, the palazzo has been used as a prison, a guest castle, the residence of dowager rulers, an art gallery and a meeting place of the Piedmontese parliament. The building has two different facades. The first one is made in the style of a medieval castle, the second one is in the Baroque style.

The palace complex of impressive size, which was built in the XVII century for the family of princes of Carignano – the younger branch of the Savoy dynasty. It was here that Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a united Italy, was born in 1820. In the XIX century, parliament met on the territory of the palace, now the building houses a museum. The palazzo is built of red brick in the Baroque style designed by G. Guarini.

A French-style castle that was used as one of the residences of the Dukes of Savoy. The building was rebuilt in the XVII century by the will of Christina of France. By the 19th century, the much dilapidated castle was taken over by the local university. After the restoration work, the Turin Motor Show of 1900 was held on its territory. Currently, the Valentino Castle houses the architectural faculty of the University.

One of the many palaces of the Dukes of Savoy, built in the XVI century. The mansion was built for Victor Amadeus I's brother Maurice, but soon the ruler's widow settled here, and a rebellious relative fled to Spain. The Dukes of Savoy owned Villa della Regina until the second half of the XIX century, then the building was sold. In the middle of the XX century, real estate and land were transferred to the state.

A picturesque Baroque church of the XVIII century, built under Victor Amadeus II according to the project of F. Juvarra. The ruler swore on the top of Superga Hill in 1706 that if he defeated the French, he would build a temple in honor of the Virgin Mary. The result of the fulfillment of this vow was the construction of the basilica, as the French were eventually defeated. Many representatives of the Savoy dynasty rest on the territory of the temple.

Turin Cathedral of the XV century, built on the site of a Roman amphitheater and three early Christian churches of the VI-VII centuries. The temple is a famous place of pilgrimage. The cathedral complex includes the chapel of the Holy Shroud, where one of the most important Christian relics is kept – the Turin Shroud. It is believed that the body of Jesus was wrapped in this piece of cloth after his removal from the cross. The cathedral was built according to the project of B. di Francesco.

The temple of the middle of the XVII century, erected on the site of an earlier church designed by G. Gvarini – one of the best masters of the Baroque era. The most valuable relic of the temple is the icon "Madonna and Child", which dates back to the IV-V century and is considered miraculous. Santuario della Consolata went through several restorations in the XVIII-XX centuries. From the observation deck on the roof of the temple offers a magnificent view of Turin.

The temple is located on the top of the Capuchin Hill. It is believed that it stands on the very spot where the Holy Grail is hidden. Many superstitions and mystical legends are associated with the church. The building was built in the period 1827-31 in honor of the return from exile of the King of Sardinia Victor Emmanuel I. The portico of the main entrance is supported by classical Corinthian columns, in general, the building resembles a Roman Pantheon.

The temple of the XVII century, built according to the project of G. Gvarini and F. Juvara. The baroque facade of the building in light yellow tones perfectly fits into the architectural ensemble of the Castello Square. The exterior decoration of the church is distinguished by a large number of stucco and decorative details. The building is crowned with an octagonal dome. The interior of the temple is decorated with valuable paintings, statues, sculptures and antique furniture.

The ancient gate, whose age dates back to the I century BC. In the era of the Roman Empire, they were the passage to the city from the north. The Palatine Gate is located on the territory of the Archaeological park, an excavation zone created in 2006. The statues of emperors Octavian Augustus and Julius Caesar, installed opposite the gate, were created in 1934. They are copies of the original sculptures that have not survived to the present day.

The Opera House of Turin, created in the XVIII century by F. Juvarra. A few years after the start of work, the theater was closed by order of the king, and a warehouse was placed in the building. Under Napoleon Bonaparte, the opera stage began to perform its direct functions again. In the XX century, the theater burned twice, which is why only the facade of the original building remained. After reconstruction, the renovated opera house opened in 1973. Maria Callas sang at the premiere production.

The largest collection in Europe dedicated to the culture and history of Egyptian civilization. In terms of diversity and richness of the exposition, the Egyptian Museum of Turin is second only to the museum of the same name in Cairo. The exhibition began with the private collection of Charles Emmanuel III, who was a keen collector of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The museum funds hold valuable papyri, mummies, statues, ornaments from the graves of pharaohs and much more.

The museum exhibits more than 200 cars from different European countries. There are Italian cars of the late XIX century, Ferrari cars, elegant Alfa Romeo, Rolls-Royce concern models, as well as cars participating in famous races of the early XX century. The museum was established in 1932 by the Italian aristocrat-collector C. B. di Ruffia. Its exposition is among the TOP 50 best museums in the world.

The museum exposition is dedicated to the art of the countries of China, South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, Japan and Islamic states. The time period that the collection covers is 3000 BC -XVIII-XIX centuries. Chinese ceramics, Japanese wooden statues, rare manuscripts, sculpture, paintings, books, bronze products, Ottoman velvet and other valuable objects of art and everyday life are exhibited in the halls of the museum.

The city football stadium, the home arena of the famous Juventus team. The complex was opened in 2011, it was built to replace the old arena "Delle Alpi", which no longer satisfied the needs of players and fans. Juventus is designed for 41 thousand spectators, during its construction all the current requirements for safety and comfort were taken into account. Due to the special shape of the structure, the perfect illumination of the playing field is carried out.

A city park in the western part of Turin, covering an area of about 83 hectares. The park was named after one of the teachers of the University of Turin, M. Carrara, who did not swear an oath to Mussolini. The place is better known because of the unofficial name "cape" in honor of the cheese factory of the same name, which is located nearby. The park has several football fields, a swimming pool, roller skating tracks and tennis courts.