If travelling is the art of discovery, then the three star Hotel Piemontese will prove a revelation. Built at the end of the 1800s in Liberty style, this is surely one of the nicest hotels in Turin, Italy.

And the nearby hills are home to 600 km of ski slopes, the most up-to-date ski lifts, renowned ski schools, and a snow-making system covering 100 km of piste. An ideal environment not only for lovers of traditional skiing, you will find a variety of sports and amusements that is unequalled anywhere: from cross-country skiing to snowboarding, from sled riding with Siberian huskies, to parascending with skis. And the sport continues in town. Turin itself is a city of great footballing traditions, with Torino and Juventus. All are within striking distance of this lovely three-star hotel in Turin, Italy

Turin is world famous for its wine and food. It has an exceptional wine-making reputation with many DOC wines, both red (Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Grignolino) and white (Gavi, Arneis, Favorita, Moscato). The city offers unique tasting first courses with delicious accompaniments: agnolotti, potato gnocchi, risotto alla piemontese, and bagna cauda. For those with a sweet tooth, Turin is the place to come: gianduiotti chocolates, alpine liqueur creams, "bicerin" (a chocolate liqueur) ... the choice is enormous.

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There are great museums. The Egyptian Museum is second only to the Museum of Cairo. Here you can go on an exciting journey through the history of ancient Egyptian civilisation. Galleria Sabauda (Savoy Gallery) is one of the most important art galleries in Italy, housing paintings created between the 14th and the 17th centuries. Museo Nazionale Del Cinema (National Cinematic Museum) has an immense treasury of movie footage, dedicated to the history of cinema, from the earliest days to modern day special effects. Galleria D'arte Moderna (Gallery Of Modern Art) runs from Chagall to Picasso, from Guttuso to Modigliani: 15,000 works of art including paintings, sculptures, photographs and engravings. Museo Nazionale Dell'automobile (National Automobile Museum) is a genuinely unique collection comprising 300 rare and extraordinary pieces, including the first car ever built in Italy and a fascinating section dedicated to racing cars. The three star Hotel Piemontese is the perfect base for discovering Turin's culture.

There are palaces and monuments aplenty too. The Piazza Castello is the heart of Turin. From here you can access the city's main shopping streets, the long and elegant Via Roma, Via Po and Via Garibaldi. The centre of the square features Palazzo Madama, guarding the ancient history of the city behind its baroque walls. Opposite is the Palazzo Reale (The Royal Palace) built by Filippo Juvarra in 1646, one of the most magnificent royal residences in Europe. The palace is surrounded by the beautiful royal gardens. There is La Mole Antonelliana. In any part of the city, you just need to look up to admire the splendid curves and pointed spire of Italy's tallest building. It is an extraordinary observation point from which you can admire a truly spectacular view. The Piemontese is the perfect choice among hotels in Turin, Italy, putting you at the heart of this marvellous town.

Among the city's ancient streets are numerous places symbolic of Turin's religious history, such as the Cathedral (Duomo) and the Chapel of the Shroud (Cappella della Sindone), that houses one of Christianity's most important relics, the Santuario della Consolata or the Church of the Corpus Domini. On a green hill overlooking the city stand the elegant bell towers of the Basilica di Superga, from which you can admire a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding mountains.

In fact the three star Hotel Piemontese offers unrivalled services: tours of the city and the region; use of a well equipped gymnasium, swimming pool and solarium at discounted rates, just 100 metres from the hotel; discounts in restaurants offering typical regional cuisine; multilingual tourist guides; secure car park; air conditioning; free newspaper; car rental; flight bookings; a welcome aperitif; non-smoking rooms; rooms with laptop PCs and ADSL internet connections; 24-hour laundry service; afternoon room tidying and bed-making service; room service; booking services for train, theatre and football match tickets. What more could you ask of your hotel in Turin, Italy?

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