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Turin, Italy

Famed for the revered Shroud and home to FIAT, Turin was once renowned as solely an industrial city and capital of the motor car. Today the city has revitalised its European image towards the new high-tech Europe based upon a modern culture of innovation.
 

Little is known about Turin before the Roman domination. It is probable that the Taurini, a people of Celtic or Ligurian origin, inhabited the area. The city was destroyed by Hannibal in 221 BC during his descent from the Alps towards Rome. Julius... [ more ]

Turin has a wide choice of hotels to meet every need and satisfy every pocket. The atmosphere in these hotels is warm and friendly, totally functional and wonderfully welcoming. Finding a place to stay in Turin is easy; all you need to do is decide... [ more ]
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