Turin is located in the Piedmont region and close to Milan, from which it is 100 kilometres distance. It was historically Italy’s first capital, and the Roman style town planning lends it a dramatic outlook. From the Royal residences (which have been listed as part of World Heritage since 1197) to the delightful town centre which includes the Piazza Castello there is a lot to see and explore in Turin which makes it worth travelling to for a longer break.

Aside from the town centre, you can some of the many cultural attractions, which include the National Museum of Cinema and the Church of San Lorenzo. The art scene in Turin is also flourishing, and there are a lot of regularly changing exhibitions held at venues such as the Merz foundation. Some of the annual festivals include the Turin Film Festival and the Contemporary Arts Festival.

For other diversions, you can also try boating on the River Po. The nightlife and shopping in Turin are also excellent, with the Galleria Subalpina particularly recommended for picking up new clothes. For food, Turin is also the handmade chocolate capital of Italy – so you can some of the best sweet stuff in the country at many local shops and cafes. Perfect for a sweet tooth.