Royal Palace of Turin
Museum Gallery
4.7 (6535 reviews)
Royal palace with ornate apartments, sculptures & furniture, plus an armory, garden & chapel.
Piazzetta Reale, 1, 10122 Torino TO, Italy
+39 011 1956 0449
Did You Know?
World Heritage Site
The Royal Palace of Turin is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Residences of the Royal House of Savoy', recognized for its outstanding examples of Baroque architecture and its representation of European monarchy.
Century Construction
Construction of the Royal Palace began in the 17th century, commissioned by Christine Marie of France, the widow of Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy.
Home to a Relic
The Palace was once connected to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, built to house the famous Turin Shroud before it was moved to the Turin Cathedral. The chapel itself is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
Royal Armory
The Royal Palace houses the Armeria Reale (Royal Armoury), one of the most important collections of arms and armor in the world, showcasing pieces from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Highlights from Reviews
• rich history & details
The palace is elegant, rich in history, and full of beautiful details; every room feels like a scene from a movie.
• architecture & gardens
The palace has magnificent architecture, royal living rooms, a royal weapons collection, and magnificent gardens.
• friendly English staff
The staff were incredibly nice and friendly, and they spoke English, which is a huge plus for tourists.
• amazing Royal Armory
The Royal Armoury is filled with an amazing collection of armor and weapons.
• beautiful & well-kept
The palace is breathtakingly beautiful and they have done an amazing job in keeping the place in a great condition.
