This is a huge park adjacent to the River Po that contains many 'visit worthy' spots including a…read morebotanical garden, museum and Medieval village. Sandwiched between Corso Massimo d'Azeglio and the River Po, sweeping green-ways make a perfect place to sunbathe, play with the kids or dog, play music and enjoy a beautiful day. On the south end of the park, across from Borgo Medievale, is a beautifully designed garden including many pathways and water features running throughout. Walking the road that runs along the river are many cafe kiosks where you can stop for a sandwich, coffee or soda. The path also dips down toward the river providing places to sit at the waters edge. Be sure to take a walk through the medievale village. Vendors were selling balloons too! On the north end of the park, near the Vittorio Emanuele tram stop, we encountered several people sitting or standing around who appear to be 'scoping out' the persons walking by. On our first visit we walked around this area and followed Corso Vittorio Emanuele to the river. On my second visit I made the mistake of walking toward the tram stop inside the park and was accosted by some of these men. I do not wish to dissuade you from visiting this beautiful park. I just want to caution you, if you get off at this tram stop, walk down the main road to the river to enter the park across from Corso Cairoli or walk south along Corso d'Azeglio before entering.

A huge park that goes along the river. On a day like today (Sunday & sunny) the place was packed…read morewith young and old. Some taking in the sun whilst others enjoying a drink or a meal at one of the many kiosks, cafes, make shift bars, proper bars and other such places. A great place for people watching and taking in the sun. It's a very local park and you don't see a ton of tourists there. As the afternoon went on it got busier and busier. You can rent bikes and pedal or go boating in the river.

We had no idea this place existed. We were wandering through the Parco Valentino shortly after…read morearriving in Turin as the park was just to the end of the street we were staying at. And lo and behold, this medieval city which was built in the 19th century happened to tower over us. A bit weird but hey there it was. They have built this place to show how people in the Piemonte lived in medieval times and there are quite a few buildings including a castle and so on. Worth a walk through if you happen to be in the park. The park itself is quite big and this is at one end of the park away from the city centre of Turin. You can also get here by ferry and it will drop you off right in front of the place from the city.

Quite nice for jogging or cycling! There is also a health…read moreitinerary and a playground for children as well.

Superga was breathtaking. It was a clear day and the location at the top of the mountain with the…read moreviews of the alps was outstanding. The inside of the baroque Basilica was so overwhelmingly beautiful. These pics don't do it justice. There is a neat history to the background of the church. During the besiegement of Turin in 1706 by Franco-Spanish forces, Duke Victor Amadeus II of Savoy knelt and prayed. He swore to God that if a victory was achieved he would have a church built for our Lady (the Virgin Mary) on the highest hill/mountain in the city. Victory was achieved by the Piedmontese army. The duke became King and kept his promise. It was free to see the inside of the Basilica. There's a small chapel inside the Basilica and no photos are allowed inside that chapel. There was a guided tour available for a fee. Lots of tourist, families, and couples around the property. Great spot to take in gorgeous architecture and an epic view of Torino. There is a memorial for the Superga air disaster behind the building. In 1949 a plan crashed carrying the Torino football team.

Located at the top of Superga, this baroque Basilica, built in the 1700's, sits 672 meters above…read moresea level over looking the city of Torino. Tours of the Savoy residence are offered in Italian only, but guides are offered for sale at €0,20 in many languages at the ticket counter. Also for sale at €3/person are tickets to climb to the top of the cupola. Accessed from inside the Basilica, via a windy, stone staircase, it is well worth the views and at €3, a bargain! The parking area is small, but if you wait patiently, someone will move and you can park. We saw a few people playing games in the piazza area, or picnicking on the grassy slope beside the church. Walk around the back of the church, to view the memorial to 18 players of the Grande Torino football team, who died when their plane crashed into the hillside in 1949. There is also a steep walking trail into the woods on the left hand side of the basilica. A restaurant is also located on this side as well as the ticket office. This could be a quick stop to see the inside of the Basilica, or take a few more minutes and climb to the Cupola for the amazing views. Add more time to tour the residence and have some refreshments at the restaurant if your schedule allows. You could even spend the day soaking up the sun on the grass and enjoy a picnic. Whether a quick stop or a full day, it's a nice stop with some stunning views.