When in Turin you absolutely must find the Piazza Castello. During our long weekend trip to Turin in April 2013 this Piazza became our anchor point exploring this part of the city. We found it very easy to park and we reached several other parts of town with Piazza Castello as our start and ending point. Also a good Place... More

this is one of the best square of turin, huge and with an amazing castle as background. if u visit turin u ll for sure end there. check it out cos it's a great subject for uor pics

This is a must for visitors visiting Turin. It is a massive Square with a big castle and opposite there are so many interesting shops to visit. You are spoilt for choice here. Just go and enjoy.

It's not the only area where you can go grab something to eat or drink, but it's right in the middle of the historical center, so it's great, visually speaking. Lots of shops and cafés around, and the Castle itself it's worth a visit. When I went there wasn't much going on, since it was in the middle of winter,... More

My wife and I visited Piazza Castello on a recent visit to Torino. Tickets were 10 Euros per person to tour the castle, which is not too bad. The attraction was interesting to see and provides some insight into the history of the city. We tried to take some pictures so that we could better remember our visit, but were... More

As a landmark the red castle with it's crenelated covered towers stands apart from the adjacent royal palace however the large square acts as a hub for both pedestrians and car traffic here in the virtual centre of the old city. Covered pedestrian sidewalks provide access to well heeled shoppers to the south of the square down to the train... More

Nowhere symbolises the elegance of the Piedmontese city better than Piazza Castello in the heart of Torino. Although it is the principal focus of the city it’s spacious esplanades give the visitor the liberty of movement surrounded by magnificent historic palaces and monuments. The Royal Palace, with an entrance guarded by the dual deity of Castor and Pollux, Palazzo Madama,... More

This very beautiful square and around it are always hosting different activities which make it always full of tourists.

but nothing exceptional really. Especially nice during Xmas times - there was a huge Advent calendar placed. Also Palazzo Reale is worth to have a look on it, it's placed on the square.