The lively and elegant city of Turin (Torino) envelopes around the banks of Po river in the far northwest of Italy. Crowned by stunning alpine scenery the city sits in one of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. Under the watchful eyes of snowy mountain peaks, Turin invites its visitors to indulge in its lush baroque architecture; stylish art nouveau cafés and vast museum collections featuring everything from ancient Egypt to contemporary art. Turin, once nothing but an overlooked industrial city, underwent extensive urban regeneration. It transformed itself into one of Italy’s most incredible outposts. If you are planning a visit and need some ideas about things to do in Turin, you came to a right place!
What to see in Turin? Perhaps something Egyptian? Sounds strange but yes. After Cairo, Turin boasts the second most important Egyptian museum in the world. This isn’t only for the number of artifacts but also for their quality. How did so many Egyptian artifacts end up in the north of Italy? Well, at one point, the status of a royal family was judged by the number of Egyptian mummies in their collection. No wonder, the House of Savoy was so eager about gathering as many Egyptian treasures as possible. The Egyptian museum was created in 1833 by combining the collection of the House of Savoy with that of other museums. Let's go