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> ROYAL RESIDENCES

The Savoy residences

Palazzo Reale
www.ambienteto.arti.beniculturali.it
The work of Filippo Juvara, this magnificent palace was the residence of the dukes of Savoy, the kings of Sardinia, and the kings of Italy.
Piazzetta Reale Piazza Castello
Tel. +39-0114361455

Palazzo Madama
www.palazzomadamatorino.it
The building was converted from part of the city fortress into an elegant residence for the "queen mothers". Now it hosts the museum of antique art works
Piazza Castello
Tel. +39-0114433501

Palazzo Carignano - National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento
www.regione.piemonte.it/cultura/risorgimento
Designed by Guarino Guarini, this building is an exceptionally fine example of Baroque architecture. The first seat of the Italian Parliament, it now houses the National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento.
Via Accademia delle Scienze, 5
Tel. +39-011-5621147

Castello del Valentino
Beautifully located in Valentino Park, this 17th century residence now houses the university School of Architecture.
Corso Massimo d'Azeglio - Viale Mattioli, 39
Tel. +39-011-6694592
Visit by reservation only.

Villa della Regina
Set in hillside gardens, this palace was once the residence of Queen Ann of Orleans.
Strada Santa Margherita, 40
Visit by reservation only.
Tel. +39-0118195035

Castello di Moncalieri
Despite the castle's current use as quarters and offices of the Carabinieri, three royal apartments are open to the public.
Piazza Baden Baden - Moncalieri (TO)
Tel. +39-01188164542

Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi
www.mauriziano.it
Surrounded by woodlands and fields, this former hunting lodge in the Baroque style houses the Museum of Furniture, with beautifully restored pieces of period interior furnishings.
Piazza Principe Amedeo, 7 - Stupinigi (TO)
Tel. +39-011-3581220
Castello di Rivoli
www.castellodirivoli.torino.it
This majestic Baroque building, a residence-fortress of the Savoy era, is the home of the Museum of Contemporary Art, with temporary exhibitions of the works of internationally famous artists.
Piazza Mafalda di Savoia - Rivoli (TO)
Tel. +39-0119565222
Reggia di Venaria Reale
www.lavenaria.it
Though only partially completed, the vast building complex designed by Filippo Juvarra merits the title of "Versailles of Turin".
Piazza della Repubblica, 4 - Venaria Reale (TO)
Tel. +39-011-496272
Castello della Mandria (Parco Regionale della Mandria)
Today a regional park, in times past King Vittorio Emanuele II would meet his mistress "Bela Rosina" here.
Via Carlo Emanuele II, 256 - Venaria Reale (TO)
Tel. +39-0114993381

Castello Ducale di Aglie'
Before its acquisition by the Savoy in the 1700s, this castle was the home of the literary figure Count Filippo d'Agliè.
Via Principe Tommaso, 22 - Agliè (TO)
Tel. +39-0124-330102

Castello di Racconigi
First a fortress, then Savoy summer residence, this magnificent castle is set in vast grounds with plantings and woodlands.
Piazza Carlo Alberto - Racconigi (CN)
Tel. +39-0172-84005
Castello di Pollenzo
King Carlo Alberto set up a modern farm here, with various style constructions.
Piazza della Chiesa - Pollenzo (CN)
(privately owned, closed to the public)

Castello di Govone
A former Savoy residence, now the town hall, this castle was once visited by the young J.J. Rousseau in 1730.
Piazza Roma, 1 - Govone (CN)
Tel. +39-017358103
Open Sundays 10:00--12:00/15:00--18:00

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