Turin is a grand historic city resting afoot the Italian Alps in Northern Italy decorated with elegant Baroque palaces, Gothic churches, medieval castles, and Neoclassical mansions at every turn. The city is the proud home of Italian cinema, the history of which can be explored in one of its most iconic buildings of all — the Mole Antonelliana — which towers high above the city’s skyline. It’s easy to lose yourself in fascination with the city’s many palaces and museums, but in more recent years, Turin has also been championing the contemporary art scene. Many renowned artists such as Frederico Cerruti hail from Turin, and can be seen in captivating exhibitions across the city. However, there’s one thing Turin prides itself above all else: its cafe culture. A trip to the city is therefore not complete without spending an afternoon or two at a traditional cafe drinking Bicerin, an espresso made with cream and chocolate.
Turin Airport (TRN), the primary airport serving Turin, offers direct flights to a small number of destinations within Italy and Europe. To reach the airport, you must take a connecting flight either from another city within Italy such as Rome or Naples, or from one of its international destinations, which include Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Madrid. The airport is located 19 km north of Turin, which can be reached in around 1 hour by taking the 268 bus from Caselle Aeroporto to Porta Susa.
Alternatively, fly into Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), a major Italian airport offering direct flights to a number of major cities around the world including London, New York, and Dubai. To reach Turin from here, take the Terravision train to Milan Centrale, and then transfer to Milan Centrale Rail Station to take the Trenitalia train to Turin Porta Susa, which takes around 2 hours altogether.
Turin is usually cool in November, with highs of 11°C and an average temperature of 6°C. The climate tends to be dry, with an average 19% chance of rain each day.