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Turin (Torino)

Northern Italy's industrial powerhouse is a pleasant city bypassed by most tourists. The city is a good base for exploring the surrounding area and it has plenty of attractions including the excellent Museo Egizio and the Cattedrale di San Giovanni which houses the Shroud of Turin.

Practical Information

Turin Tourist Information Centre

Piazza Castello 161, Torino (also at Porta Nuova station)

Tel (011) 353 181

Website www.turismotorino.org

Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-7pm, Sun 9.30am-3pm

Coming & Going

Local Transport

Trasporti Torinesi (website www.comune.torino.it/gtt/) operates an extensive network of trams and buses. Bus and tram tickets cost €0.90; a 15-ride ticket costs €12.50 and a one day pass is €3.

A metro system is under construction with the first line scheduled to open in late 2005.

Accommodation

Ostello Torino

Via Giuseppe Alby 1, 10131 Torino

Tel (011) 6602939