Piazza Carlo Felice Square
Central square in Turin, Italy
Outside Turin's Porta Nuova station, Piazza Carlo Felice links Via Roma to the city centre. Visitors note the 19th-century façades, tram lines and cafés; it's a practical starting point for shopping, the opera and Torino's central train connections.
Piazza Carlo Felice at a Glance#
Address: Piazza Carlo Felice, 10121 Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Admission: Free (public square).
About Piazza Carlo Felice#
Piazza Carlo Felice is a public square in central Turin, Piedmont, located directly adjacent to the city’s main railway station, Porta Nuova. It forms part of the dense urban fabric around Turin’s transport hub.
The square is named for Carlo Felice, King of Sardinia, and its layout and appearance developed as Turin expanded around the railway station in the 19th and 20th centuries. Changes over time reflect urban redevelopment around the Porta Nuova complex.
Located in central Turin, the piazza fronts Torino Porta Nuova railway station and sits within walking distance of Via Roma and other central city landmarks.
- Proximity to Porta Nuova: Sits immediately beside Torino Porta Nuova railway station and functions as part of the transport and urban axis in central Turin.
How to Get to Piazza Carlo Felice#
Piazza Carlo Felice sits directly in front of Torino Porta Nuova station-the city’s main rail hub. It is walkable from many central Turin attractions and is served by tram and bus lines.
Tips for Visiting Piazza Carlo Felice#
- Visit early morning to see the square empty and to appreciate the detail of the 19th‑century façades without crowds.
- Look across to Turin's Porta Nuova station and the stone benches-this is a convenient meeting point before exploring the streets of central Turin.
Best Time to Visit Piazza Carlo Felice#
Public urban square-visit year‑round depending on weather.
Weather & Climate near Piazza Carlo Felice#
Piazza Carlo Felice's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (876 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 7° | 3° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 0.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
| February | Good | 1° - 9° | 5° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 0.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 9° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 98 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 12° - 22° | 17° | 131 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 21° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 24° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 0.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 0.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 7° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 0.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 4° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 0.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
