ROYAL PALACE, ROYAL ARMOURY, CHAPEL OF THE SHROUD AND THE ROYAL LIBRARY
Located in the heart of Turin, the Royal Palace's construction was started in the late sixteenth century as the main residence of the Savoy family and still nowadays is home to their wonderful collections.
Walking through the halls, you can admire the stratification of styles from different periods, from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century.
Passing through the Gallery of Beaumont you reach theRoyal Armoury, with its spectacular collectiono of the weapons of the Savoy from 500 a.D. to today. Art can triumph where it could never have been imagined.
Inside the palacecan be also found the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, a baroque masterpiece by the architect Guarino Guarini, a place that has kept the Sacred Linen for almost 400 years. Where is the Shroud today? Just round the corner: in the Turin Cathedral.
Royal Library: istituita da Re Carlo Alberto negli anni 30 del XIX secolo, qui, tra i tanti preziosi volumi, è conservato l’Autoritratto di Leonardo Da Vinci, visibile in alcune occasioni.
- 1,5 - 2 hrs
- MEET IN ROYAL SQUARE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 10 PEOPLE
PALAZZO MADAMA
The beating heart of the city, it traces and testifies the whole history of Turin, it lies on top of one of the Roman gates of the city, it then became a medieval stronghold, later it was transformed into a palace with its splendid baroque facade.
During the Risorgimento, in mid nineteenth century, it was the seat of the first Italian Senate. Today it is home to the Municipal Museum of Ancient Art, with four exhibition floors to be discovered. At the top of the panoramic tower you can take beautiful pictures of the city.
- 1,5 hrs
- MEET IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
PALACE OF VENARIA
The Palace of Venaria is one of the Royal Residences UNESCO World heritage site. It was the hunting lodge of the Dukes of Savoy between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Returned to light and splendor by a massive 10-year restoration completed in 2007, it explains the story that runs between the Savoy family and Turin through art and architecture. What to see at the Reggia di Venaria? Surely you can't miss the Great Gallery designed by Filippo Juvarra and the beautiful italian gardens that, laid out on three different levells, seem to extend to the infinite in a perfect mix between ancient and contemporary. The temporary exhibitions consistently follow each other throughout the year, and we will take you to discover all that the Palace of Venaria offers.
- 1,5 - 3 hrs
- MEET AT TICKET OFFICE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
HUNTING LODGE OF STUPINIGI
You will be amazed by the looks of the Palazzina di Caccia of Stupinigi, an eighteenth-century Baroque residence dedicated to the Savoy's leisure activities, the favourite of which was hunting. Each hall features decorations and furnishings of great beauty and incalculable value. You will be fascinated by the marvelous frescoed vaults and in the spectacular hall designed by Filippo Juvarra.
- 2 hrs
- MEET AT TICKET OFFICE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
VILLA DELLA REGINA
Villa della Regina è una storica residenza barocca immersa tra vigneti panoramici della collina di Torino. Offre viste mozzafiato sulla città e ospita splendidi giardini all’italiana e affreschi di pregio. Ideale per tour culturali e romantici, è un esempio perfetto dell’eleganza reale piemontese. Visitala per un’esperienza unica tra storia e natura.
- 1,5 - 3 hrs
- MEET AT THE ENTRANCE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
VALENTINE CASTLE
Il Castello del Valentino, situato nel Parco del Valentino a Torino, è un gioiello dell’architettura rinascimentale. Patrimonio UNESCO, ospita l’Università degli Studi di Torino e vanta affreschi pregiati. Visitabile solo in certe occasioni, questa iconica residenza sabauda regala un’esperienza culturale unica e panoramica sul fiume Po.
- 1,5 hrs
- MEET IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
MONCALIERI CASTLE
Il Castello di Moncalieri, a pochi chilometri da Torino, è una storica residenza sabauda rinomata per la sua architettura elegante e i giardini rigogliosi. Questo sito UNESCO offre una interessante collezione di arte e arredi storici. Esplora le sue sale affrescate e immergiti nella storia reale piemontese. Un luogo affascinante per cultura e turismo.
- 1,5 hrs
- MEET IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
RACCONIGI CASTLE
Il Castello di Racconigi è un’imponente residenza reale piemontese con sontuosi interni e giardini all’inglese. Situato vicino a Torino, è perfetto per visite culturali e tour storici. Ammira le eleganti stanze, gli affreschi preziosi e il vasto parco. Scopri una dimora sabauda in un contesto suggestivo a breve distanza da Torino.
- 2 hrs
- MEET IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
RIVOLI CASTLE
Il Castello di Rivoli, vicino a Torino, ospita uno dei principali musei d’arte contemporanea d’Italia. La struttura barocca offre un contrasto affascinante tra storia e modernità. Visita le esposizioni innovative e goditi la vista panoramica sulle colline piemontesi. Un’esperienza imperdibile per gli amanti dell’arte e della cultura.
- 2 hrs
- MEET IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
AGLIÈ CASTLE
The Agliè Duke's Castle is an elegant building located in the village of Agliè, a short distance from Turin.
Built in the seventeenth century on behalf of the San Martino family, originally from the nearby Canavese area, it was one of the residences of the Royal House of the Savoy.
In 1939 the Italian State bought the castle from the Royal House, and it became a museum.
It is part of the Canavese castles circuit and since 1997 it is part of the UNESCO world heritage site as part of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
- 2 hrs
- MEET IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE
- INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
