Situated in front to the Porta Nuova train station, 1 km from Turin Museum of Natural History and 2km from Turin center and the Royal Palace. Turin is a large, affluent city located on the banks of the majestic Po river. It boasts a rich history, having been unified Italy's first capital and, more recently, the centre of the country's automotive industry. Places of interest include Piazza San Carlo, the Mole Antonelliana (now the National Museum of Cinema), the Egyptian Museum, the Basilica of Superga and Turin Cathedral, which is home to the world-famous Turin Shroud. Local tram and metro services provide fast and easy access to other popular Turin destinations.