Turin is the capital of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy, once the first capital of a unified Italy, boasting Baroque elegance, Alpine scenery, and a chocolate heritage. Key attractions: the Savoy Royal Palaces (one of Europe's top royal architectural complexes), the Egyptian Museum (the second largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts outside Cairo), the Mole Antonelliana (a city landmark; climbing to the top offers panoramic views of the city and the Alps); the 18-kilometre-long Renaissance arcades are lined with luxury shops and cafés. The cuisine centres on Piedmontese flavours, with must-try items including Bicerin (a layered chocolate and coffee drink), hazelnut chocolate, white truffle pasta, and traditional hot chocolate, all rich and aromatic.