Giardini di Palazzo Reale

Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale di Torino) – Savoy Dynasty's Opulent Legacy 👑✨ 🏰 A Jewel in Piazza Castello Built in 1646 as the royal residence of the House of Savoy, this Baroque masterpiece dazzles with: ✔️ Gilded halls & exquisite tapestries ✔️ Rare porcelain, silverware, and Asian vases (from China & Japan!) 🏺 ✔️ Lavish frescoes depicting dynastic glory 🎨 Must-See Treasures ⚔️ Armeria Reale (Royal Armory): One of the world’s finest weapon collections—suits of armor, swords, and firearms tracing Savoy’s military might. ⛪ Cappella della Sacra Sindone (Shroud Chapel): A sacred Baroque marvel designed to house the controversial Shroud of Turin, believed by some to be Jesus’ burial cloth. 🌳 Giardini Reali (Royal Gardens): Landscaped in 1697 by Versailles’ designers—perfect for a stroll among fountains and geometric hedges. 📍 Visitor Info 📍 Address: Piazzetta Reale, 1, 10122 Torino 📅 Hours: Tue-Sun 8:30 AM–7:00 PM | Closed Mondays 🎟️ Ticket: €12 (includes access to Royal Palace, Sabauda Gallery, Shroud Chapel, Armory, Museum of Antique Furniture & Chiablese Museum) "Where every corridor whispers tales of kings, knights, and sacred mysteries." 🗝️🏛️ #Italy #Giardini di Palazzo Reale