Events in Turin |
![]() Turin: Italy’s First CapitalTurin boasts the highest concentration of art, history, and science museums in Italy. It is home to four national museums (the Cinema Museum, Automobile Museum, Mountain Museum, and Risorgimento Museum), as well as internationally renowned institutions like the Egyptian Museum, the Museum of Oriental Art, the Royal Armoury, and the Planetarium. The art collections include masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Antonello da Messina, Fra Angelico, Andrea Mantegna, Jan van Eyck, Rembrandt, and Anthony van Dyck. Notably, the Sabauda Gallery exhibits works from the 12th to the 18th century. For modern and contemporary art, highlights include: GAM – Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art Civic Museum of Ancient Art at Palazzo Madama Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation Giovanni and Marella Agnelli Foundation Merz Foundation Just outside the city, the Rivoli Castle houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, making Turin a unique hub for modern art. Turin was also Italy’s first film production center: the Lumière brothers screened their first film here in March 1896, and the city’s first studios opened in 1907. The city hosts one of RAI’s main broadcasting centers and boasts a vibrant music scene: historic theaters and modern venues like PalaRuffini, Pala Alpitour, and Juventus Stadium host concerts of all genres. ![]() Key LandmarksMole Antonelliana Porta Palatina Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama Valentino Castle Reggia di Venaria Stupinigi Hunting Lodge Annual EventsLuci d'Artista – Christmas light installations Artissima – Contemporary Art Fair Turin Book Fair – Each May at Lingotto exhibition centre Torino Film Festival – Autumn at Cinema Massimo Biennale Democrazia – held every April The Savoy Residences of Turin and Piedmont, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offer a journey through wonderful gardens and royal estates. ![]() I am your virtual assistant and will help you find the best solution for your stay in Turin! |