Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I

Turin, the capital of Italy's Piedmont region, is a city steeped in history, culture, and culinary delights. Nestled at the foot of the Alps, Turin's elegant boulevards are lined with grand palaces, Baroque architecture, and tree-lined avenues. The city is perhaps best known as the home of the Shroud of Turin, a revered religious relic housed in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, parks and gardens, open squares and others) - restaurants - coffee places Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

Spend a weekend in Turin, Italy's first capital, gem of the North! After living here for a year, I've come across many good restaurants, bars, shopping, and activities. Whether you want to watch Torino FC play in The Olympic Stadium from the Olympics that were held here in 2007, or the mighty Juventus at Allianz Stadium. Or even if you want a haircut at the best place in town by my barber, Roberto. Sitting down at Pastificio Defilippis for the best pasta in town, or taking a day trip to Alba or Asti to taste some historical Piedmont Wine, Turin and the Piedmont region has it all! The view of the Italian, Swiss, and French alps is truly unbeatable and absolutely magical.