Italy is considered one of the most promising countries in Western Europe in terms of tourism. In the center of attention, of course, Rome, where all the roads of the world lead, there are many other settlements with a very long history and many preserved monuments. Every traveler is convinced of this, making walks in Turin, Verona, Florence or Venice.
Turin may not occupy the very top lines of the rating, but fans of one of the medieval architectural styles tend to get here, they gave the city an important title - the capital of the European Baroque. The second tourist highlight of this Italian city is the Egyptian Museum, whose exhibits are in no way inferior in importance to the artifacts stored in Egypt and Great Britain.
A journey into the world of Italian cinema
A kind of visiting card of Turin today is the National Museum of Cinematography, which never remains without visitors. The building itself, in which the storage facilities and expositions are located, causes surprise - in shape it resembles an inverted glass.
The fact that this is a cinema museum is emphasized by the numerous spiral staircases and reminiscent of the famous film strip. There is an observation deck in the building, it is located at an altitude of 85 meters, and a transparent elevator lifts up to it, and stunning views of Turin open up from a height. Another important event awaits the guests of the museum - the opportunity to watch films that have become classics of world cinema, and if the film is serious, then ordinary chairs are prepared for viewing, comedies can be watched in a reclining position, and film stories - only lying down.
Architectural walks in Turin
This ancient Italian city has preserved many amazing architectural complexes, individual buildings and structures. The most interesting tourist sites are:
- the Valentino castle and the park surrounding the palace complex;
- Palatine Gate, which is a monument of ancient architecture;
- an ancient Roman theater that remembers performances from the times of antiquity;
- the masterpiece of the Baroque style is the Superga monastery.
An important part of the monastery complex is the Catholic Basilica located on the top of the Superga Hill. Stunning views of Turin open from here, and the basilica itself looks very impressive, it was even called a rival to the famous Roman cathedral, consecrated in honor of St. Peter.
