Parco del Valentino

Stretching along the west bank of the Po river, this is one of the oldest and most popular public parks in Turin, laid out in the 19th century with tree-lined avenues, lawns and riverside promenades. Within its grounds stand a grand riverside castle used for exhibitions and the Medieval Village, a full-scale reconstruction of a fortified hamlet built for a historic fair. Rowing clubs line the water, and paths draw joggers, students and families all year. In late spring the botanical garden and flowerbeds are at their most colourful.