Palazzo Reale Review

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Palazzo Reale

  • Address: Piazza Castello, Centro, Turin, 10122
  • Phone: 011/4361455

Fodor's Review:

This 17th-century palace, the former Savoy royal residence, is an imposing work of brick, stone, and marble that stands on the site of one of Turin's ancient Roman city gates. In contrast to its sober exterior, the palace's interior is swathed in luxurious, mostly rococo trappings, including tapestries, gilt ceilings, and sumptuous 17th- to 19th-century furniture. Behind the palace you can relax in the royal gardens. At this writing, the first floor of the palace was closed for restoration work that may last through 2008; the second floor will remain open.

The Armeria Reale, in a wing of the Royal Palace, holds one of Europe's most extensive collections of arms and armor. It's a must-see for connoisseurs. Entrance at, Piazza Castello 191. 011/543889. EUR 4. Tues.-Fri. 9-2, weekends 1-7.

  • Cost: Gardens free, palace EUR 6.50
  • Open: Palace: Tues.-Sun. 8:30-7:30; guided visits depart every 40 mins. Gardens: daily 9AMto 1 hr before sunset
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