The Royal Palace of Venaria, a magnificent example of Baroque art immersed in the beautiful setting of its namesake village and its French gardens, in which have left their mark important architects as Amedeo di Castellamonte and Juvarra.

Designed by Amedeo di Castellamonte and built in 1675 as a base for Charles Emmanuel II's hunting expeditions, the Royal Palace of Venaria lies on the northwestern outskirts of Turin, bordering the heath rich countryside. The grand buildings of the Baroque palace and the formal French gardens fell into disuse at the end of the 18th century, were converted into military barracks and training grounds during Napoleonic domination, and belonged to the Italian military until 1978. Placed onto the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1997, the palace was renovated and opened to the public in 2007.

Your visit includes a journey through the history and art of the House of Savoy. The permanent display, entitled “Theatre of History and Magnificence,” takes visitors on a 1.2 mile-long walk through the ground floor and the piano nobile (main floor) of the Royal Palace.