Turin City Breaks

Turin City Breaks – A place of power
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the River Po and the Alps, Turin, in the north-west of Italy, was the country’s first capital of the newly proclaimed United Italy in 1861. During a city break here, Turin’s stature is evident through beautiful baroque façades, courtyards, tree-lined boulevards and wide-open piazzas. The name Turin comes from Tau, a Celtic word that means mountains. Its Italian name, Torino, translates as ‘little bull’. The area was settled by the Taurini in pre-Roman times and by approximately 28BC, about 5,000 inhabitants resided inside the city walls. Nearly, two thousand years later and the city reacted to losing its crown to Rome by undergoing rapid industrialisation resulting in the founding of Fiat in 1899.

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Short Breaks In Turin – The regal touch
Today, Turin is the capital of Piedmont but it was once the head seat of the House of Savoy from the 12th to the 19th centuries. Discover evidence of the former aristocratic lifestyle at the Royal Palace during a city break here. Home to the royal family from 1645, its rooms are decorated with rich tapestries resplendent with a stunning collection of Chinese and Japanese vases. Turin has a multitude of buildings of great historical and architectural interest: from Palazzo Madama, the Cathedral of St John the Baptist and the Palazzo Reale to the Savoy Residences, the Royal Library and the Roman remains of the Palatine Towers. A short weekend break in Turin is a must for architecture lovers.

Turin City Breaks – A class apart
The symbol of Torino is Mole Antonelliana, Europe’s tallest brick building. Home to the National Museum of Cinema, escape to the halcyon days of celluloid through the old posters adorning the walls on the way to discovering the spectacular cityscape views from the top of the dome. Extolling the very best of European café culture, a Turin city break should incorporate as many refuelling stops as possible. The central Via Roma – with ornate chandeliers, frescoes and period furniture – is home to a cornucopia of these convivial venues. The hills across the River Po hide the Stupenigi Palace, a hunting lodge worthy of modern-day film stars. Immerse yourself in an abundance of class and sophistication during a Turin city break.