Piazza San Carlo
What the experts agree on
Turin's grandest square impresses with harmonious Baroque architecture, elegant porticos, and a commanding equestrian statue. Lined with upscale cafés and shops, it's the perfect spot to experience the city's refined European heritage.
“An example of harmony, this square is a beautiful example of urban planning.”
– Michelin Guide
"Surrounded by shops, arcades, fashionable cafés, and elegant Baroque palaces, this is one of the most beautiful squares in Turin." Full review
"Sitting at a cafe somewhere like the Piazza San Carlo, a grand cobbled square with a huge equestrian statue at its centre, surrounded by porticos, there's no doubting you're at the heart..."