Via Roma is one of central Turin’s principal shopping streets, with arcades along the route. Start near Porta Nuova and Piazza Carlo Felice, then follow Via Roma toward Piazza Castello; Via Lagrange and Via Carlo Alberto are distinct parallel streets. Check the hours of any particular shop before setting out.
Via Roma and its arcades
Via Roma is a central shopping street lined with arcades and shop windows. Nearby Via Lagrange and Via Carlo Alberto broaden the area’s shopping choices, but each remains a distinct street.1
From Porta Nuova toward Piazza Castello
From Porta Nuova or Piazza Carlo Felice, follow Via Roma toward Piazza Castello. Treat Via Lagrange and Via Carlo Alberto as separate side routes.2
Check individual shops
For a planned stop, check the shop’s current hours and product availability directly with the business.
The portico is infrastructure for a walk
Via Roma’s arcades are more than a backdrop for shop windows: they organise a sheltered pedestrian line through central Turin. The arcades form a public route linking the Porta Nuova end, Piazza Carlo Felice and Piazza Castello. Use those verified anchors to orient the walk, then identify any shops by their current address. A historic arcade photograph does not prove that a named retailer still occupies the next window.2
- Start from a verified square or station entrance.
- Follow the arcade line, keeping street-side crossings explicit.
- Add a retailer only after checking its live address.
