Piazza Castello (Castle Square), Turin (must see)
The Castle Square (Piazza Castello) of Turin is the grandest place in the city. It is a vast, pedestrianized space. Dominating the center of the square is the Madama Palace (Palazzo Madama), with its unique double facade. It has a castle on one side and a palace on the other. The palace is currently home to the Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Museo Civico d'Arte Antica).
The most active period of the Castle Square development was between the 16th and 18th centuries. Porticoed buildings lining the perimeter were redesigned by architect Ascanio Vittozzi. Architects Amedeo di Castellamonte and Filippo Juvarra redesigned the Castle's facade in the Baroque style under Marie Jeanne of Savoy in 1721.
In and around the Castle Square are the Opera House Teatro Regio; the armory museum Royal Armory (Armeria Reale), built for Carlo Emanuele II in the 1600s; and the Church of San Lorenzo. Po Street, a gracefully arcaded street, connects Castle Square to the banks of the river. Gelateria Abela is available for ice cream breaks.
The Castle Square began to take shape in the 14th century when the House of Savoy demolished buildings to erect the original Madama Palace. Theatres, cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops abound. The square is busy day and night. Major roads, like Po Street, Roma Street, and Pietro Micca Street, originate here.
The most active period of the Castle Square development was between the 16th and 18th centuries. Porticoed buildings lining the perimeter were redesigned by architect Ascanio Vittozzi. Architects Amedeo di Castellamonte and Filippo Juvarra redesigned the Castle's facade in the Baroque style under Marie Jeanne of Savoy in 1721.
In and around the Castle Square are the Opera House Teatro Regio; the armory museum Royal Armory (Armeria Reale), built for Carlo Emanuele II in the 1600s; and the Church of San Lorenzo. Po Street, a gracefully arcaded street, connects Castle Square to the banks of the river. Gelateria Abela is available for ice cream breaks.
The Castle Square began to take shape in the 14th century when the House of Savoy demolished buildings to erect the original Madama Palace. Theatres, cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops abound. The square is busy day and night. Major roads, like Po Street, Roma Street, and Pietro Micca Street, originate here.
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Sight Name: Piazza Castello (Castle Square)
Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Turin, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Turin
Creating your own self-guided walk in Turin is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Turin Introduction Walking Tour
A Roman colony called Julia Augusta Taurinorum was established in 28 BC. Today the city known as Turin is the capital city of the Piedmont region of Italy. The Romans planned the town as a grid. Garibaldi Street (via Garibaldi) today follows the pattern of the Roman north-south street.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Turin was occupied in turn by Ostrogoths, Lombards, and the Franks of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Turin was occupied in turn by Ostrogoths, Lombards, and the Franks of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Coffee, Food and Chocolate Tour in Turin
Among other things, the capital of Italy's Piedmont region 鈥� Turin 鈥� is well known for its rich culinary tradition, which includes long-standing coffee and chocolate culture. There are several cafes and coffee houses in the city that have been in business for hundreds of years.
The most notable of them are found in the historic heart of the city, such as the Caff猫 al Bicerin.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The most notable of them are found in the historic heart of the city, such as the Caff猫 al Bicerin.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles