Mastio della Cittadella, Turin

Name: Mastio della Cittadella
Address: Turin, Italy

#135 among attractions in Turin

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The citadel of Turin was a pentagonal Savoy fortress located along the ancient city walls of Turin, set southwest of the historic center.

Erected in the period 1564-1577 from designs by Francesco Paciotto and guided by the work of General Robilant, it was commissioned by Duke Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, who intended to modernize the urban defenses after the Duchy's capital moved from Chambéry to Turin. It is best remembered as the scene of the War of the Spanish Succession, during the days of the 1706 siege by King Louis XIV's Franco-Spanish army.

All that survives of the ancient fortification is the Keep, i.e. the two-story entrance building, home to the National Artillery Historical Museum.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°4'15"N, 7°40'24"E

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Circoscrizione 1 (Centro)Turin Italy

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Mastio della Cittadella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Equestrian monument of Emmanuel Philibert, Chapel of Merchants Church, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi.

0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Turin
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Turin, Italy, the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, commonly known as GAM Torino, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and culture seekers. This prestigious museum, dedicated to modern and contemporary art, boasts an...
0.5 miSE
Baroque architecture, Monuments and statues
Equestrian monument of Emmanuel Philibert, Turin
13 min walk • Standing proudly in the heart of Turin, Italy, the equestrian monument of Emmanuel Philibert is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Cast in bronze, this imposing statue honors the Duke of Savoy, Emmanuel Philibert, also known as "Iron Head," who played...
0.4 miE
Square, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chapel of Merchants Church, Turin
10 min walk • The cappella dei Mercanti, Negozianti e Banchieri, better known as cappella dei Mercanti, is a Catholic chapel in the historic city center of Turin, Italy.
~1640 ftNE
45°4'25"N • 7°40'43"E
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Turin
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1410 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Santa Maria di Piazza, Turin
7 min walk • Santa Maria di Piazza is a late-Baroque-style church located on via Santa Maria near Via Garibaldi in Central Turin, region of Piedmont, Italy. The church was among the last designs by Bernardo Vittone.
0.5 miSE
Baroque architecture, Church
San Carlo Borromeo, Turin
13 min walk • San Carlo Borromeo or San Carlo is a Baroque style, Roman Catholic church located in Turin, region of Piedmont, Italy. It mirrors the adjacent church of Santa Cristina and faces the Piazza San Carlo. The arrangement recalls the twin churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto facing the Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
0.4 miSE
Church
Chiesa della Visitazione, Turin
12 min walk • The Church of the Visitation is a 17th-century Roman Catholic church, attached to a monastery, located on Via XX Settembre #23 in central Turin, region of Piedmont, Italy.
0.5 miNE
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santuario della Consolata, Turin
13 min walk • The Santuario della Consolata or, in its full name, the Church of the Virgin of the Consolation is a Marian sanctuary and minor basilica in central Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Colloquially, the sanctuary is known as La Consla. It is located on the intersection of Via Consolata and Via Carlo Ignazio Giulio.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Museum of Oriental Art, Turin
11 min walk • The Museum of Oriental Art is a museum located in a 17th-century palazzo in the city of Turin, Italy. The museum contains one of the most important collections of Asian art in Italy.
0.5 miE
Baroque architecture, Church
Basilica del Corpus Domini, Turin
13 min walk • The Basilica of Corpus Domini is a Roman Catholic church in Turin, Italy, built to celebrate the "Miracle of the Eucharist" which, according to various sources, occurred in 1453 during the war between the Duchy of Savoy and France.
~1650 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
San Dalmazzo, Turin
8 min walk • San Dalmazzo is a Roman Catholic church on via Garibaldi, in central Turin, region of Piedmont, Italy. It is dedicated to Saint Dalmatius of Pavia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mastio della Cittadella?

Nearby attractions include Museo storico nazionale dell'artiglieria, Turin (1 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Barbara Vergine e Martire, Turin (4 min walk), Teatro Vittorio Alfieri, Turin (6 min walk), Chiesa della Misericordia, Turin (6 min walk).

How to get to Mastio della Cittadella by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mastio della Cittadella:

Bus

Cernaia • Lines: 5, 5/, 52, 67 (2 min walk)
Siccardi • Lines: (N) 10g, (N) 15r, 19, 1a, 29, 51, 56, 59, 59/, (N) 60a, 67, 72 (3 min walk)

Tram

Siccardi (2 min walk)
Questura • Lines: 10, 7 (6 min walk)

Metro

XVIII Dicembre • Lines: M1 (9 min walk)
Porta Susa • Lines: M1 (11 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Susa (10 min walk)
Torino Porta Nuova (19 min walk)