Piedmont & Liguria Attractions
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Holy Shroud (Cappella della Sacra Sindone)
Behind the high altar in the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, also known as the Duomo di Torino is the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, containing one of most famous and controversial religious ... Read more
Piazza Castello
The Piazza Castello is the old quarter of Turin in which you will find many of the city's primary draws. This district houses a number of museums as well as the Duomo di Torino e Cappella della ... Read more
Basilica de Superga
In June of 1706, during the War of Spanish Succession, the city of Turin was besieged by the allied army of France and Spain. The conflict lasted through the summer, but on September 7, the conflict ... Read more
Castello di Rivoli
The Castle of Rivoli was probably built in the 10th century, but it came into the hands of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. Soon after, the castle was damaged during a conflict between Savoy ... Read more
Duomo di San Giovanni
Il Duomo di San Giovanni - or Church of Saint John - adjoins the Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale) by way of the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, which is found in the west wing of the palace. The ... Read more
Palazzo Reale
The Palazzo di Reale, or Royal Palace of Turin, was originally the Bishops Palace in old Turin, when the city became the capital of Savoy. It was taken over by Duke Emmanuel Philbert and became his ... Read more
Piazza San Carlo
The Piazza San Carlo is a symmetrically designed plaza built in 1638. Visitors interested in historic churches will want to visit the church of Santa Cristina; like the palaces of Piazza Castello, ... Read more
