Turin Hotels

General Information

The city known as Torino in the northern Italian region of Piemonte is a feisty Po River destination with the Alps as a desirable and dramatic backdrop. Most notable of late as congenial host of the 2006 Winter Olympics, Turin has parlayed the spotlight of the Games to focus attention on the city's tremendous tourist appeal.

The allure of Turin and in essence, Piemonte, is not solely in the region's spectacular landscape. With a metro population just shy of 2.3 million, the city is also a formidable player on Italy's vast cultural stage and a vital commercial and business hub. The home of the Shroud of Turin, Fiat, Juventus and former capital of the Duchy of Savboy and indeed, for a brief time in the late 19th century, Italy, the city is awash with architectural splendour. From cathedrals to museums and a culinary heritage that ranks as one of the best in the country, Turin is a wonderful discovery.

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Climate

Unlike most of Italy, Turin has a continental climate, with four distinct seasons. Winters are for the most part, dry and cold, with relatively comfortable summers.

• Winter (December to February) -2-8°C

• Spring (March to April) 6-16°C

• Summer (May to September) 10-27°C

• Fall (October to November) 1-17°C