Palazzo Carignano

The Palazzo Carignano, a baroque jewel of Turin

The Palazzo Carignano is one of the most original buildings of Turin, a masterpiece of the baroque and a cradle of Italian unity. The Turin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this palace, inscribed on the World Heritage list among the royal residences of the House of Savoy.

From the baroque palace to the Risorgimento

Located in the historic centre of Turin, the Palazzo Carignano is a remarkable baroque work, famous for its sinuous brick façade. It was the birthplace of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of Italy, and housed the first Italian parliament. It today hosts the National Museum of the Risorgimento, devoted to the unification of Italy. It is inscribed on the World Heritage list among the residences of the House of Savoy.

What to see

You admire the sinuous baroque brick façade, the state rooms and the National Museum of the Risorgimento housed in the palace. The birthplace of the first king of Italy, it tells the history of Italian unity. It is a major stop for lovers of architecture and history, in the heart of Turin.

Practical information

The Palazzo Carignano lies in the heart of the historic centre of Turin, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired; the visit of the National Museum of the Risorgimento has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary by day and season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Palazzo Carignano of Turin house?

The National Museum of the Risorgimento; the palace was the birthplace of Victor Emmanuel II and housed the first Italian parliament.

Where is the Palazzo Carignano?

In the heart of the historic centre of Turin.