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T urin takes pride in its Roman heritage, reflected in the orderly grid of its parallel
and perpendicular streets. It was the 2006 Winter Olympics that finally returned
the metropolis to the world stage, sparking a rise in tourism and new cultural exchanges.
Since then, Turin has become noticeably less reserved, rediscovering and highlighting its
many assets through a renewed focus on art, music and sporting events.

Saturday: In the footsteps of Carlo Mollinos

r 9:00 — Enjoy breakfast at Caffè Al Bicerin (1), located at Piazza della Consolata 5 oppo-
site the Santuario della Consolata (2). Inside the church, visit the striking Ex Voto Gallery
– a moving collection of votive panels thanking the Virgin for miracles.
r 10:00 — From here it’s a short walk to Porta Palazzo (3), home to Europe’s largest open-
air market. Nearby, the Balôn (4) market offers antiques, vintage finds and collectibles.
r 11:30 — Explore the architectural legacy of Carlo Mollino, an eclectic and unique figure
in the history of architecture and design, starting with the Auditorium Rai di Torino (5), Foto: Lionard Luxury Real Estate S.p.A., IT-Florenz
now home to the RAI National Symphony Orchestra, and Palazzo degli Affari (6), now
housing the Chamber of Commerce.
r 13:30 — Time for lunch in one of Turin’s historical cafés. Try Caffè Baratti & Milano (7)
or Caffè Mulassano (8), both located on Piazza Castello.
r 15:00 — Stay on Piazza Castello to visit the Teatro Regio di Torino (9), which burnt down Wer Interesse hat, kann die Villa Mastroianni (18) über Lionard erwerben. • Villa Mastroianni (18)
in 1936 and was rebuilt in 1967 by Carlo Mollino. Guided tours of the unique opera and
ballet house founded in 1740 take place on Saturdays at 3 PM (registration required).
r 16:00 — Walk down Via Po to Piazza Vittorio Veneto, then along the river to the Museo
Casa Mollino (10) at Via Giovanni Francesco Napione 2. The 2-hour tours at 16:30 are
available by appointment only.
r 18:30 — Cross the Vittorio Emanuele I Bridge to visit the Gran Madre di Dio church, then
walk ten minutes uphill to Monte dei Cappuccini (11). Even if the Museo Nazionale
della Montagna (12) is closed, enjoy breathtaking sunsets over Turin.
r 19:30 — Take a quick look at the surreal, brutalist Casa Gribaudo (13), adorned with
concrete reliefs and guarded by a stone dinosaur. Designed in 1974 by the now deceased
artist Ezio Gribaudo and his friend, architect Andrea Bruno, it served as his studio.
r 20:30 — Refined Piedmontese cuisine is served at Trattoria Decoratori & Imbianchini
(14), Via Francesco Lanfranchi 28, and Ristorante al Monte dei Cappuccini (15), Salita al
C.A.I. Torino 12, with stunning views of the city and Alps.
r 23:00 — End your day at Piano35 (16), the rooftop bar atop Renzo Piano’s Grattacielo
Intesa Sanpaolo, the tallest building in Turin. Foto: Sebastiano Pellion di Persano, IT-Turin

Sunday: Architecture and contemporary art

r 9:00 — Devote your Sunday to exploring the city’s varied contemporary art museums, Spaziergang über den Dächern der Stadt: Pinacoteca Agnelli (19) • Walk above the rooftops: Pinacoteca Agnelli (19)
which make Turin a unique cultural hub in Italy. Many museums open at 11:00, so start
by visiting two remarkable architectural sites: Chiesa del Gesù Redentore (17) at Piazza
Giovanni XXIII 26, designed in the 1950s by Leonardo Mosso and Livio Norzi. Mosso wor- Die Galleria d‘Arte Moderna (GAM) (25) mit „lebendem Depot“ • Galleria d’Arte Moderna (GAM) (25)
ked with Alvar Aalto and co-signed all of Aalto’s Italian projects; and the villa (18) built in
1953 by Enzo Venturelli for sculptor Umberto Mastroianni.
r 10:00 — Begin your museum tour at the Pinacoteca Agnelli (19), Via Nizza 262. Desi-
gned by Renzo Piano as part of the redevelopment of the Lingotto district – once domina-
ted by FIAT – the gallery hosts the Agnelli family’s collection and temporary exhibitions.
The former FIAT rooftop test track now features site-specific art installations. For a break,
stop at the FIATCafé500 (20).
r 12:00 — The nearby Fondazione Merz (21) at Via Limone 24, located in a former 1930s
power station, showcases works by Arte Povera artists Mario and Marisa Merz, alongside
temporary exhibitions.
r 13:00 — Just around the corner at Via Modane 16, the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebau-
dengo (22) offers exhibitions in a building designed by Claudio Silvestrin.
r 15:00 — Castello di Rivoli (23), about 15 km from Turin, is home to the Museo d‘Arte
Contemporeana. The unfinished Savoy residence was transformed into a museum in
1984 by architect Andrea Bruno. A five-minute walk away is the Fondazione Cerruti (24),
presenting an extraordinary private collection of around 300 works from the Middle Ages
to the present.
r 18:00 — End your day at the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (GAM) (25), Via Magenta 31. Foto: Giorgio Perottino, IT-Turin
The museum boasts a vast collection of more than 47,000 works, including paintings,
sculptures, installations and videos.

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