If you're looking for a short answer – yes, Turin is definitely worth visiting. For those who like to get off the well-trodden tourist path and discover a more local side of Italy, then Turin should be at the top of your list.

The city is perfectly walkable, and the grid design of the streets makes it very easy to navigate. Public transport in Turin includes buses, trams and metro.

It is possible to see Turin's highlights in one rushed day, but to really appreciate the city you'll need three days or more. On the tightest schedule, you could spend a morning in the Palazzo Reale and cathedral, grab lunch, coffee and chocolate at Caffè Baratti & Milano, then take in the Mole Antonelliana.

The city has a rich culture and history, and it is known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums and other venues. Turin is well known for its Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and Art Nouveau architecture.