Turin: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
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- Museum
- Church
- Baroque architecture
- Historical place
- Vernacular architecture
- Specialty museum
- History museum
- Area
- Architecture
- Art museum
- Unesco
- Sacred and religious sites
- Forts and castles
- Palace
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- Sport
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- Football
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- Theater
- Filippo Juvarra
- Park
- Art gallery
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- Library
- Monuments and statues
Royal Palace of Turin
Royal residence with armory and museum The Royal Palace of Turin, embedded in the heart of the city of Turin, Italy, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the House of Savoy. Once the principal residence of the Savoyard rulers, this historic edifice now serves as an illustrious museum, inviting visitors...
Cathedral of Superga
1700s hilltop church overlooking Alps Perched atop the hill of Superga, overlooking the city of Turin, Italy, stands the majestic Cathedral of Superga, a baroque masterpiece that has graced the skyline since the early 18th century. This grand church is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of...
Reggia
Vast restored palace and garden complex The Reggia di Venaria, a Baroque masterpiece nestled in the bustling city of Turin, stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italy's royal past. Constructed in the 17th century as a hunting lodge for Duke Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy, this opulent palace is now one of...
Palazzo Madama
Grand museum with antique and applied arts Palazzo Madama in Turin, Italy, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural evolution. This grand castle, located in the heart of Turin's Piazza Castello, dates back to the Roman era and has served various roles throughout the centuries, from a...
Palazzo Chiablese
Nestled in the heart of Turin, Italy, Palazzo Chiablese is a historic palace that stands as a testament to the city's regal past. This elegant edifice, once part of the Royal House of Savoy, boasts a rich history that dates back to the 16th century.
Palazzina di caccia di Stupinigi
Renovated rococo hunting palace The Palazzina di caccia di Stupinigi, nestled in the outskirts of Turin, Italy, is a resplendent example of Baroque architecture and a testament to the grandeur of the House of Savoy. Designed by the renowned architect Filippo Juvarra in the early 18th century, this...
Turin Cathedral
Historic 15th-century cathedral Turin Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, is an exquisite emblem of religious architecture nestled in the heart of Turin, Italy. Renowned for housing the Shroud of Turin, a revered relic believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus...
Villa della Regina
17th-century palace and gardens Nestled on the verdant hills overlooking Turin, Italy, Villa della Regina is a baroque masterpiece that stands as a testament to the city's regal past. This historic estate, once a residence for the House of Savoy, is now a museum open to the public, inviting visitors...
Palazzo Carignano
Ornate Baroque palace and museum Palazzo Carignano, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, stands proudly in the heart of Turin, Italy. This historic palace, with its undulating façade and grandiose design, was built in the 17th century for the House of Savoy.
Porta Palatina
The Palatine Gate is a Roman Age city gate located in Turin, Italy. The gate provided access through the city walls of Julia Augusta Taurinorum from the North side and, as a result, it constituted the Porta Principalis Dextra of the old town.
Chapel of the Holy Shroud
The Chapel of the Holy Shroud is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic chapel in Turin in northern Italy. Located outside the Turin Cathedral and connected to the Royal Palace of Turin, the chapel was designed by the architect Guarino Guarini and built at the end of the 17th century, during the reign of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy.
San Filippo Neri
San Filippo Neri is a late-Baroque style, Roman Catholic church located in Turin, region of Piedmont, Italy. The church is located on Via Maria Vittoria 5; the left flank of the nave faces the Turin Academy of Sciences. The church is still used for services. 69 metres long and...
Church of the Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity Church is a Baroque Catholic church in the Historic Center of Turin, on Via Garibaldi corner of Via XX Settembre.
Palazzo di Città
Palazzo Civico, the current name of the ancient Palazzo di Città, is the seat of the city hall of the city of Turin. It overlooks the square that takes its name from its original name and which, prior to the latest 18th-century arrangement, was...
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