It doesnt take long after arriving in the Piedmontese capital to discover its inimitable elegance.

Below, a guide to Turin.

The Victorian-style rooms feature antique period furniture and beds outfitted in liberty print canopies.

The 19thcentury Mole Antonelliana towers over Turin at dusk.nbsp

The 19th-century Mole Antonelliana towers over Turin at dusk.

The one thing to know about traditional Piedmontese meals?

You better come with a big appetite.

Trattoria Bar Cocos is another unassuming local favorite, where traditional fare likevitello tonnatoandpasta e fagioliare the standouts.

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Piazza Carlo Alberto at sunset.

Come for lunch, order anything and youll surely get your moneys worth.

As its a small space and a relatively sceney spot for Turin, its best to book ahead.

Stay in Turin a while longer and youll uncover the art and culture scene that brews beneath its surface.

A suite at the Royal Palace Hotel.nbsp

A suite at the Royal Palace Hotel.

The citys rich historical landmarks also double as centers for the modern art community thats beginning to flourish here.

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The breakfast room at Hotel Victoria Torino.

A contemporary riff on the traditional Piedmontese dish of vitello tonnato.

A contemporary riff on the traditional Piedmontese dish ofvitello tonnato.

Inside Museo Casa Mollino.nbsp

Inside Museo Casa Mollino.

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The village of Serralunga d’Alba village in the Barolo wine region.