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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
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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
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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) |
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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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