Royal Palace and Armory of Turin, Turin (must see)
The Royal Palace of Turin was the family seat of the royal dynasty House of Savoy. In 1645 Regent Chistina Maria ordered the construction of the palace. She wanted to expand her residence. The site chosen was the Bishop's Palace of Turin. Baroque designs are by Filippo Juvarra. The palace also includes the Chiablese Palace (Palazzo Chiablese) and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud.
The Royal Armory (Armeria Reale) is a significant collection of arms and armor, formed in Turin in 1837 by Charles Albert, King of Sardinia. It is part of the Royal Museums of Turin, including the Royal Palace, the Sabauda Gallery, the Archeological Museum, the Royal Library, and the Armory.
The Armory is housed in the Beaumont Gallery, which joins the Royal and Madama Palace. The Gallery, designed by Filippo Juvarra in 1733, was decorated with paintings depicting the Stories of Aeneas by Claudio Francesco Beaumont in 1743. The arms and armor of King Charles were from the arsenals of Genoa and Turin.
The Royal Palace of Turin was the center of the Savoy family for 200 years. After World War II, it became the property of the State and was turned into a museum. It is listed today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Royal Armory (Armeria Reale) is a significant collection of arms and armor, formed in Turin in 1837 by Charles Albert, King of Sardinia. It is part of the Royal Museums of Turin, including the Royal Palace, the Sabauda Gallery, the Archeological Museum, the Royal Library, and the Armory.
The Armory is housed in the Beaumont Gallery, which joins the Royal and Madama Palace. The Gallery, designed by Filippo Juvarra in 1733, was decorated with paintings depicting the Stories of Aeneas by Claudio Francesco Beaumont in 1743. The arms and armor of King Charles were from the arsenals of Genoa and Turin.
The Royal Palace of Turin was the center of the Savoy family for 200 years. After World War II, it became the property of the State and was turned into a museum. It is listed today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Sight Name: Royal Palace and Armory of Turin
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)
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Walking Tours in Turin, Italy
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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
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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.
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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