Todayyou will visit the city of Turin. You will be astonished by the daring lines ofa style that, from the late 17th century, transformed Turin into one of thecapitals of Baroque art. Magnificent Royal Residences and imposing church domesbear witness to the greatness of Italian architects. Start your itinerary from Palazzo Carignano,where the magnificent chamber of the First Subalpine Parliament is stillintact. Turin boasts 18kilometers of arcades that cross the city centre; theyoffer protection from both rain and hot summer sun, allowing you to admire inall comfort the windows of designer fashion and Italian design. Admire then theimposing Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of the city. You will then see the Dome,San Giovanni Battista’s cathedral, patron of the city, and the bell tower,while at the back appear the elegant shapes of the Holy Shroud chapel,Guarini’s masterpiece, housing the silver case with the holy shroud. Have lunchin a renowned restaurant and spend your afternoon in two important museums ofthe city. Visit then Egyptian Antique’s Museum, the most complete Egyptiancollection after the one of Il Cairo.Afterlunch (apart), you will be taken to the Car museum. The exhibition, exposed onthree floors, is organized in three sections: Automobile and the XXcentury, Automobile and Man, Automobile and Design. Learn with your guideabout cars evolution story, witness and protagonist of the modern societychanges.
