Year after year, Italy remains one of the most popular international destinations for American travelers.

But another amazing place in Italy that often gets overlooked is Turin.

Visitors to Turin can enjoy beautiful mountain landscapes, opulent palaces, world-class museums and more.

"Take a Break in Turin" text over a scenic view of an open square in Turin with historic buildings and a church in the background

Those looking for a hotel experience will find plenty of options as well.

The Turin Palace Hotel is in a restored building right in the city center.

The nearby Grand Hotel Sitea is a historic property with spacious rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

A luxurious bathroom with floral wallpaper and a green tiled bathtub next to a vintage-style living room with framed paintings and portraits on patterned walls

For something with a more contemporary feel, the NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina is also a popular option.

So, I always aim to eat regional delicacies wherever I travel in Italy.

The meat-filled agnolotti pasta is another tasty specialty.

From left: assorted Piedmontese cookies, tajarin with meat sauce and agnolotti

My best meal in Turin was a lovely solo lunch at a restaurant called Tre Galli.

I also enjoyed classic Torinese food at Osteria al Tagliere and LOsto del Borgh Vej.

The Mercato Centrale Torino food hall offers something for everyone, which is perfect when traveling with a group.

From left: A bicerin and a fruit tart at Farmacia del Cambio, and the exterior of the historic Caffè Al Bicerin

You might also want to make time to visit the worlds very first Eataly as well.

Spazio7 and Piola da Cianci also came highly recommended, as did the historic Caffe Platti and Caffe Mulassano.

And to cap off any meal with a sweet treat, look no further than Gelateria Pepino.

The image shows three distinct landmarks: the Mole Antonelliana in Turin, a statue in front of ancient ruins, and the facade of the Royal Palace of Turin

But truly no visit to Turin is complete without at least one bicerin.

Im pleased to report it also tastes amazing.

The breathtaking views alone made it worth the visit, but the creative cocktails were an added bonus.

Three-panel image displaying: a grand interior room with a large window and chandelier, a cityscape with a prominent tower, and an ornate building facade with columns

Casa Proseccheria was another nice spot for aperitivi, with plenty of prosecco, cocktail and snack offerings.

I later visited another church, the Baroque-style Chiesa di San Lorenzo.

For something farther afield, you’re free to make a journey to the famous Basilica di Superga.

For a taste of grand architecture, tourists hardly need to venture beyond Turins city center, however.

The nearby Royal Palace of Turin transports visitors back in time to the citys regal past.

Another notable museum is the Museo Egizio, where history buffs can find an extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts.

Dont sleep on the Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli art gallery, either.

Its unsurprisingly also home to the Museo Nazionale dellAutomobile (National Automobile Museum).