Turin

No visit to this motor city would be complete without a pilgrimage to see the perfectly preserved Bugattis, Ferraris, and Isotta Fraschinis. — Fodor's

If only school history lessons had been this interesting. — Lonely Planet

For a great view of the city, take the old funicular railway to this church. — Travel + Leisure

The symbol of Turin, this 167m tower with its distinctive aluminium spire appears on the Italian two-cent coin. — Lonely Planet

Piazza Castello is dominated by Palazzo Madama, a part-medieval, part-baroque castle built in the 13th century. — Lonely Planet

The other completed sections were the grandiose entrance and the sumptuous staircase. The palace is home to the Museo Civico di Arte Antica. — Michelin Guide

Provides an exceptional glimpse of how Italian contemporary art has evolved since the late 1800s. — Fodor's

Housed in the restored Manica Nuova (new wing) of the Palazzo Reale the gallery displays some of the most important paintings from the vast collections of the house of Savoy. — Fodor's

The residence of the House of Savoy, begun in 1645 and designed by the Francophile count of Castellamonte, reflects the ornately baroque tastes of European ruling families of the time. — Frommer's

The precariously perched ‘treasure chest’ rooftop gallery Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli , has masterpieces by Canaletto, Renoir, Manet, Matisse and Picasso, among others. — Lonely Planet

Housed in the Mole Antonelliana, this enjoyable museum takes you on a fantastic tour through cinematic history. — Lonely Planet

Piazza Castello glistens in the sun after a sudden downpour. Much of the historic center of Torino is pedestrianized and easily explored in a couple of days. — Afar Magazine

An example of harmony, this square is a beautiful example of urban planning. — Michelin Guide

This pleasant riverside park is a great place to stroll, bike, or jog. — Fodor's

Architect, priest, and mathematician Guarino Guarini...began this church in 1668. The masterful use of geometric forms and the theatrical control of light and shadow show him working at his...best. — Fodor's

With the opening of the MAO, Turin has quietly positioned itself as the premier place in the country to see Iranian porcelain, Chinese bronze art from 4,000 years ago, and Indian terracotta. — Frommer's

The palace gives the ostentatious frippery of Versailles a run for its money. — Frommer's