Dedicated solely to Egyptian art and culture, Museo Egizio houses the world's second-largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Founded in 1824 by King Carlo Felice, the museum now contains more than 30,000 exhibits, narrating the history of Egypt from the Paleolithic to the Coptic eras. Exhibits contain funeral furnishings and numerous objects of everyday use. Look for the altar of the goddess Isis and the intact tombs of the architect Kha, a builder of pharaohs' tombs, and his wife, Merit. The staff has painstakingly preserved these ancient objects, presenting them in a visitor-friendly layout that makes exploring ancient history fun and informative for of all ages. Guided tours are available with prior reservation. For travelers who use our world travel planner, Turin holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Museo Egizio and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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I waited for years to get the chance to visit this place. Finally! It was worth it. i had a student discount and got the tickets online. Spent some 3-4HRs walking around this huge place. I highly...
I waited for years to get the chance to visit this place. Finally! It was worth it. i had a student discount and got the tickets online. Spent some 3-4HRs walking around this huge place. I highly... more »
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With our teens visited the museum. It was a rainy day and it was not planned and a friend recommended to visit it. It happened to be really great. The expositions are clearly displayed and it really..... more
With our teens visited the museum. It was a rainy day and it was not planned and a friend recommended to visit it. It happened to be really great. The expositions are clearly displayed and it really..... more »
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When we told people we were going to Torino, everyone talked excitedly about the Egyptian Museum, and for good reason — it is truly a wealth of Eyptian artifacts! I was genuinely awed several times throughout. There are mummies aplenty and beautiful sarcophagi to admire. They have many things to wow you, but the most impressive to me was that they had an actual ancient Egyptian temple inside. It was given by Egypt in appreciation for Italy’s archaeological help. Truly impressive. We did a guided 2 hour tour, which skipped some things, so I could have easily spent more time. I’d say 3+ hours minimum if you want to really absorb everything.
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This museum has great collection. If you're interested in Egyptology, the place serves you well. They have guided tours in English and Italian languages, and it's worth opting for one. Please make sure to book online about 2 weeks in advance to make sure you have slots available for the day of visit. Usually the queues are long and the tickets at the counter are sold out quickly.
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