Royal Library of Turin, Turin

Name: Royal Library of Turin
Address: Piazza Castello 191, Turin, 10122, Italy
Telephone: +39 011 543855

#77 among attractions in Turin

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The Royal Library of Turin is a library located within the ground floor of the Royal Palace of Turin, itself a World Heritage Site in Turin, Italy. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Reale Established: 1842 (183 years ago)Coordinates: 45°4'18"N, 7°41'11"E

Address

Piazza Castello 191Circoscrizione 1 (Centro)Turin 10122 Italy

Contact

+39 011 543855

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Royal Library of Turin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of Turin, Museo Egizio, Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Palazzo Madama.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Library of Turin?

Nearby attractions include Armeria Reale, Turin (1 min walk), Royal Palace of Turin, Turin (2 min walk), Palazzo Madama, Turin (2 min walk), Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Turin (2 min walk).

How to get to Royal Library of Turin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Library of Turin:

Tram

Castello Capolinea • Lines: 7 (2 min walk)
Castello • Lines: 13, 15 (3 min walk)

Bus

Castello • Lines: (N) 10g, (N) 15r, 1a, (N) 4a, (N) 4r, 55, 56, (N) 60a (3 min walk)
Piazza Castello • Lines: Css-A, Css-B (3 min walk)

Metro

Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (19 min walk)
Re Umberto • Lines: M1 (20 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (22 min walk)
Torino Porta Susa (26 min walk)