Palace of Venaria

As an ancient Celtic-Ligurian city, Roman colony, and glittering capital of Savoy from the 16th century, Turin is an obvious destination for museum buffs. The elegant metropolis was the engine room of Italian unification in 1861, and the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy adds to its historical appeal.

As an ancient Celtic-Ligurian city, Roman colony, and glittering capital of Savoy from the 16th century, Turin is an obvious destination for museum buffs. The elegant metropolis served as the engine room of Italian unification in 1861 and was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy, adding to its historical allure.