La Venaria RealevsMole Antonelliana
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Reggia di Venaria Reale is the choice of most writers compared to Mole Antonelliana. Reggia di Venaria Reale comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
La Venaria Reale
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Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Piazza della Repubblica 4, 10078 Venaria Reale
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Fodor's "Extensive Italianate gardens surround this 16th-century hunting lodge built for Carlo Emanuele II of Savoy." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"OK, it may not enjoy the weighty publicity of its French counterpart, but this is one of the largest royal residences in the world, rescued from ruin by a €235 million 10-year-long restoration project." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The most noteworthy rooms are the Sala di Diana and the richly decorated Grande Galleria. A little further on is the Mandria, a vast domain created in the 18C to house the royal stud farm. " Full review
Frommer's "This massive complex, its stables, and its awesome formal gardens are now UNESCO World Heritage listed." Full review
Mole Antonelliana Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's
Via Montebello 20, 10124 Turin
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Fodor's "You can't miss the unusual square dome and thin, elaborate spire of this Turin landmark above the city's rooftops." Full review
Lonely Planet "The symbol of Turin, this 167m tower with its distinctive aluminium spire appears on the Italian two-cent coin." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A glass lift to the top (from where there is a fine view over the city) gives visitors an idea of the extent of the museum." Full review
Frommer's "The highlight of a visit is the ascent... to the 360-degree observation platform at the top, an experience that affords a stunning view." Full review
