Turin

House of Savoy residences and hunting reserves. The city of Turin is surrounded by magnificent XVI, XVII and XVIII residences, like Royal Palace and Carignano Palace in the centre of the city, Valentino Castle inside the city, near the Po river, within Valentino Park, Rivoli Castle 10 km west of the city, Stupinigi Hunting Pavillion between the town of Orbassano and Nichelino, south of the city, the Racconigi Castle near border with Cuneo province.The two main Savoy's hunting reserves, La Mandria Park and Stupinigi Park, are now natural reserves.

The Alps. Turin is a city that feels its mountain legacy and their proximity is why so many inhabitants have second homes in the thousands of little valley villages. During Summer, if you have a day and want to relax, take a trip to Gran Paradiso National Park, or Orsiera Rocciavrè Park, or Val Varaita Park. During Winter, the Alps offer a wide range of ski resorts, from one of the world's greatest, Via Lattea, to a number of small ski areas which are less crowded and cheaper.

Aosta

Saint Michael’s Abbey

Sacra di San Michele (http://www.sacradisanmich...) a fascinating ancient abbey built on top of a rock at the beginning of Susa Valley.

Ivrea

Moncalieri

Turin is home to two football clubs , Juventus and Torino , both playing in Serie A. Juventus are the most successful club side in Italian domestic football and have won the UEFA Champions League twice in their history , while Torino also have a proud history. Juventus play at the Juventus Stadium in the north of the city while Torino play at the Olympic Stadium constructed for the 2006 Winter Games. While the teams are currently in different divisions, the rivalry is intense, so one would exercise caution when wearing their colours Juventus wear black and white, Torino a brownish red when the other side is playing. Wearing the colours of other Italian sides AC Milan, Internazionale, Lazio, Roma, Fiorentina and Napoli in particular when they are playing Juventus should also be avoided, especially the colours of the two Milan sides and Fiorentina.