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Visiting Piedmont
Turin
Torino+Piemonte Card
Free entry to more than 150 cultural sites plus free use of public transport within Turin (including Turismobus Torino, Superga rack tram, and boats on the River Po). A fantastic view of the city is guaranteed with free entry to the panoramic lift in the Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of Turin (See Mole Antonelliana - Panoramic Lift below for more details).
2 days: €18.00; 3 days: €20.00; 5 days: €30.00; 7 days: €35.00 (valid for one adult and one child under 12
Museo Egitto
The Egyptian Museum was founded in 1824 and hosts the largest collection of artifacts outside Cairo. It is one of Turin's most popular attractions.
Via Accademia della Scienza 6, 10123 Turin
Mon: closed; Tue - Sun: 08:30 - 19:30 (1 Jan - 10 June & 10 Sept - 31 Dec) 9:30 - 20:30 (11 June - 9 Sept)
Full price: €7.50
Museo Nazionale del Cinema
The National Museum of Cinema is the only one of it's type in Italy. It is located inside the Mole Antonellian, the symbol of Turin. There is a panoramic lift where you can observe breathtaking views of the city (See Mole Antonelliana - Panoramic Lift below).
Via Montebello 20, 10124 Turin
Mon: closed; Tue - Sun (except Sat): 09:00 - 20:00; Sat: 9:00 - 23:00
Full price: €6.50 (€8.00 including panoramic lift)
Mole Antonelliana - Panoramic Lift
The Mole Antonellian is the symbol of Turin and was opened in 1908. The panoramic lift is made of transparent crystal through which you can view the interior of the Museo Nazionale del Cinema. The lift will take you to a height of 85 metres in 59 seconds and can take 9 people per trip.
Via Montebello 20, 10124 Turin
Mon: closed; Tue - Fri: 10:00 - 20:00; Sat: 10:00 - 23:00; Sun & Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 20:00
Full price: €4.50
Castello di Rivoli - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea
The castle is part of a grand design that was never completed, conceived by Filippo Juvarra for Vittorio Amedeo II. It was restored in 1984 and now hosts the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Piazza Mafalda di Savoia, 10098 Rivoli
Mon: closed; Tue - Thur: 10:00 - 17:00; Fri - Sun: 10:00 - 21:00; Open Easter Monday
Full price: €6.50
Palazzo Bricherasio
Founded in 1995 with the aim of promoting cultural and visual arts. Organises 3 main exhibitions a year.
Via Lagrange 20, 10123 Turin
Mon: 14:30 - 19:30; Tue - Sun: 09:30 - 19:30; Thur & Sat: 09:30 - 22:30