Museum
Egyptian Museum of Turin
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One of the world's most important collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts.
Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Piedmont
Basilica of Superga
A hilltop basilica reached by a historic rack tramway, with views of the Alps.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Basilica of Superga matters
A vintage rack tram climbs from the city to this baroque basilica above the Po River. The royal Savoy tombs lie inside, and the terrace gives a wide view of Turin and the Alps beyond.
Talking points
- Reached by a rack tramway.
- The royal family tombs are inside.
- The panorama stretches over the city and the Alps.
- A memorial to a famous football team's air disaster is nearby.
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