Chiesa Parrocchiale della Gran Madre di Dio

In this guide I will guide you through Turin, a city where I lived for 5 months and the first capital city of Italy, in just one day; to let you have a good overview of the city.

Torino is a personal favorite. Home to Fiat and one of the world's best Egyptian Musuems. Chocolate lover's heaven, Gianduia was created here, using the local hazelnuts to stretch the chocolate. It inspired Nutella. The city has 18 km of covered walkways and wonderful shopping. The food is incredible. It was home to the King of Savoia. He lived there when Italy became united and it was the first capital of Italy. The Market of Torino is one of the largest in Europe. There is a historic building and a huge piazza filled with stands. Not just food, I also adore the flea market, Balon and the grand Balon.

So many reasons to put Turin on top of your travel wish list this year. Stylish, elegant and effortlessly cool, Turin is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Italy with a vibrant café and aperitivo scene, and a bustling nightlife: like Milan, but with less attitude. Here is a detailed three-day itinerary for getting the most of your visit to this fabulous city. My guide includes 6 tried & tested restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner, 4 great aperitivo and cocktails bars, an overview of its main attractions and places of interest, but also its less-touristed spots. The interactive map makes it simple to plan and personalise your own route. All of the photos featured in the body of the guide are my own, as are the images in the recommendations included You'll also find a detailed article included with links to further info and lots of additional photographs