Torino + Piemonte Card

This item appears on page 18 of the February 2010 issue.

The Torino + Piemonte Card offers free admission to over 160 museums, monuments, castles and royal residences in Turin and Piedmont, Italy; free travel on above-ground public transport; 10%-20% off guided tours and tourist trains, and 20% off Avis car rentals.

Covering one adult and one child under 12, the card costs €20 (near $30) for two days; €25 for three; €31, five, and €35 ($53) for seven days. A two-day pass for those under 18 costs €10 ($15).

It can be purchased at any of the three offices of Turismo Torino e Provincia (phone +39 011 535181), located at the Porta Nuova rail station, Turin International Airport and Piazza Castello/via Garibaldi.