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The Heart of Savoy: From Palaces to the Magic of Cinema
Turin, Italy

The Heart of Savoy: From Palaces to the Magic of Cinema

Discover the secrets of Turin, from the heart of royal power to the city's symbol and the magical banks of the Po.

1h 17min
Duration
4.3 km
Distance
7
places
33
stories

What to expect

Discover the secrets of Turin, from the heart of royal power to the city's symbol and the magical banks of the Po.

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Audio quality
Professional narration
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Content
History and culture
The Heart of Savoy: From Palaces to the Magic of Cinema

7 unique places

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The Heart of Castello Square

The central square of Turin, surrounded by the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, and the church of San Lorenzo. For centuries the center of power of the House of Savoy dynasty.

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The Heart of Castello Square
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Cathedral and Holy Mystery

The Renaissance Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Duomo di Torino) with the famous Baroque Chapel of the Holy Shroud, housing one of the most important Christian relics.

Cathedral and Holy Mystery
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The cradle of Italy

Piazza Carignano with its characteristic, undulating brick faรงade of the Carignano Palace. It is here that Italy was born - the first Italian parliament convened in the palace.

The cradle of Italy
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Treasures of the Pharaohs

Egyptian Museum - Egyptian Museum in Turin. The oldest museum in the world entirely dedicated to Egyptian civilization, with the second largest collection in the world, right after Cairo.

Treasures of the Pharaohs
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The Needle above the City

Mole Antonelliana, the undisputed symbol of Turin. A distinctive, 167.5-meter-high building housing the National Cinema Museum.

The Needle above the City
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Pantheon above the Pad

The Church of Gran Madre di Dio (Great Mother of God) on the other side of the River Po. A neoclassical building inspired by the Roman Pantheon, built to commemorate the king's return after Napoleon's fall.

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French Elegance by the River

Castello del Valentino, an elegant palace in the style of a French chateau, located in Turin's largest public park, Parco del Valentino. Today, it houses the Faculty of Architecture.

French Elegance by the River
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Everything you need for your tour

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Audio guide

Professional narration in multiple languages with fascinating stories about each place.

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Interactive map

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Stories and legends

Discover fascinating stories, legends, and historical anecdotes about each place.

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Architecture

Learn about architectural styles, buildings, and monuments along the route.

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