Turin
La Parigi d'Italia (the Italian Paris).
Turin could turn out to be one of the most rewarding experiences in Italy, for over the years, the city has become dramatically accessible, inviting, and navigable for tourists. It is the baroque capital of Europe. Throw in a splendid view of the snow-crusted Alps with a fascinating stretch of the River Po and you have a little paradise on earth. The periodic viewings of the Shroud (the cloth that Jesus' body was wrapped in) draw millions of worshippers to the city. While the Egyptian Museum is second only to the one in Cairo (it contains more than 8,000 objects - large statues, papyruses, sarcophagi and mummies), Galleria Sabauda boasts of canvases by Italian and Flemish masters.
The palaces of the House of Savoy and Turin, streets filled with stylish shops, spectacular cafes with wine and cheese from the surrounding hills and the mountains of Piemonte... these are some of Italy's best offerings. Hot wheels enthusiasts love to browse in the Museum of the Automobile which has one of the world's greatest collections of antique cars. Ferret out the local treats in the city such as its highly regarded coffee - after all Italy's largest coffee roaster is headquartered in this city.
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