Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Turin, residence of the Savoys

The Royal Palace of Turin is the former official residence of the House of Savoy, in the heart of the old city. The Turin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this sumptuous palace, the heart of the Royal Museums and inscribed on the World Heritage list.

The official residence of the House of Savoy

Located in the heart of the old city, the Royal Palace was the official residence of the House of Savoy. A model of court architecture, it deploys sumptuous apartments, decorations and collections that tell the history of the dynasty. It forms the heart of the Royal Museums of Turin, a vast itinerary bringing together several collections, and is inscribed on the World Heritage list among the residences of the Savoys.

What to see

You admire the royal apartments, the lavish decorations, the grand staircase and the collections of the Royal Museums, which bring together several museums. The Royal Palace illustrates the grandeur of the House of Savoy. It is a major stop for lovers of history and art, in the heart of Turin.

Practical information

The Royal Palace lies in the heart of the old city of Turin, on Piazza Castello, reachable on foot. The visit of the Royal Museums has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary by day and season; the palace may be closed on certain days. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the Royal Palace of Turin?

It is the former official residence of the House of Savoy, the heart of the Royal Museums, inscribed on the World Heritage list.

Where is the Royal Palace of Turin?

In the heart of the old city of Turin, on Piazza Castello.