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- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
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Introduction
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Basilica di Superga
The Basilica of Superga was built by Duke Vittorio Amadeo II to fulfill a vow he had made at the site in 1706, when French troops threatened to invade Torino. The building of the basilica took 14 years and was opened to the public in 1731. It is located on the top of a hill and is a very peaceful and lovely place to visit. A visit to the basilica can be divided into five parts: the interior of the church, the dome, guided tour around royal apartments, guided tour around tombs and a walk around the gardens and surroundings of the basilica. There is also a museum dedicated to the football team who crashed against this hill in 1949.
From Torino, the bus 15 leaves Piazza Castello for Superga. Make sure you are on the right direction and not going in the direction of Sassi. From Superga bus stop, one has to take the historic little tram up the hill to the Basilica.
Visiting the church and the surrounding gardens is free. The visits to the dome, museum and tombs costs about €2 to €3 each.
Church opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 09:00-12:00 / 15:00-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 from November to March)
- Saturday and Sunday: 09:00-12:45 / 15:00-18:45 (Closes at 17:45 from November to March)
Other Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
The Torino+Piemonte card is a good bargain as it gives unlimited public transport travel and entrance to museums in the region. A 7-day card costs €35 and is worth it.
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
- Lilla Bar - Located at Via Settembre, this is a good place to have a nice, hot meal of pasta and fresh, fruit juice. Prices under €10.
- Al Primo Piano - Located at Via Po, this is a good place for pizzas fresh from the wood stove. Prices are between €10 and €15.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai Savoia | Via del Carmine 1 | Guesthouse | 83 |
| Al Porta Susa | Corso Inghilterra 45 | Guesthouse | 95 |
| Alla Buona Stella | Via del Carmine 10 | Guesthouse | 90 |
| B&B Casa Romar | Corso Chieti, 5 | Guesthouse | 70 |
| B&B Saluzzo di Paesana 1718 | Via del Carmine, 1 | Guesthouse | 90 |
| Executive Hotel | Via Nizza, 28 10125 Turin | Hotel | - |
| Hostel TO | Via Modane 17 | Hostel | 68 |
| Hotel Artua'&Solferino | via Brofferio, 3 | Hotel | 78 |
| Hotel Campidoglio | Via Corio, 11 Torino Indirizzo 2 | Hotel | 76 |
| Hotel Conte Biancamano | Corso Vittorio, 73 | Hotel | - |
| Hotel del Parco | Via Sestriere 12 - Candiolo (Turin) | Hotel | 84 |
| Hotel Due Mondi | Via Saluzzo, 3 | Hotel | 84 |
| Hotel Italia Torino | Corso Stati Uniti 9 bis | Hotel | 78 |
| Hotel Montevecchio | Via Montevecchio, 13 bis | Hotel | 83 |
| Hotel Nizza-Turin | via Nizza 9 | Hotel | 83 |
| Hotel Pio V | Via san Pio V | Hotel | 63 |
| Hotel Residence Villa Glicini | Via Valpellice 68/a | Hotel | - |
| Hotel San Carlo | Piazza San Carlo 197 | Hotel | 75 |
| Hotel San Paolo | Via Spalato 7 | Hotel | 83 |
| Hotel Valentino Du Parc | Via Giotto 16 | Hotel | 53 |
| Lingotto B&B | Via Rocca De Baldi, 23 | Guesthouse | - |
| Mercure Torino Crystal Palace | Via Nizza, 11 | Hotel | 97 |
| Ostello Torino | Via Alby 1 Turin | Hostel | 76 |
| Parva Domus | via Casa Porta 51, Cavagnolo | Guesthouse | 93 |
| Piemontese Best Western Hotel | via Berthollet, 21 | Hotel | 73 |
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