Metropolitan City of Turin

Historical sites in Turin

Historical Sites of Significance

This collection highlights the architectural evolution of the House of Savoy, featuring UNESCO-listed royal residences like the Baroque Palazzo Reale and the ornate hunting lodge of Stupinigi. It includes the 19th-century Mole Antonelliana, once the world's tallest brick building, and the medieval-to-Baroque transformations of Palazzo Madama. Beyond the city center, the list encompasses the ducal castle of Agliè and the devotional complex of Sacro Monte di Belmonte, alongside ancient archaeological and battlefield sites.

Historical Sites of Significance — Map

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Royal Palace of Turin

The Royal Palace of Turin is a historic palace of the House of Savoy in the city of Turin in Northern Italy.

B

Palazzo Madama, Turin

Palazzo Madama e Casaforte degli Acaja is a palace in Turin, Piedmont.

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C

Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi

The Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in the Metropolitan City of Turin in northern…

Incola / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Palazzo Carignano

Palazzo Carignano is a historical building in the centre of Turin, Italy, which houses the Museum of the Risorgimento.

Luigi Chiesa / CC BY-SA 3.0

E

Mole Antonelliana

Tower and national museum dedicated to cinema with panoramic views and notable eclectic architecture.

Marco Plassio / CC BY-SA 3.0

F

Castle of Valentino

The Valentino Castle is a historic building in the northwestern Italian city of Turin.

Luiclemens / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Castello ducale di Agliè

A UNESCO World Heritage site and former residence of the House of Savoy, featuring over 300 rooms and an extensive park. The castle showcases architectural styles ranging from the 12th century to 19th-century Neo-Gothic additions.

Laurom / Public domain

H

Sacro Monte di Belmonte

The Sacred Mountain of Belmonte is a Roman Catholic devotional complex in the comune of Valperga, in the Metropolitan City of Turin.

I

Battaglia della Marsaglia

Site of the 1693 Battle of Marsaglia, a significant engagement during the Nine Years' War where French forces defeated the troops of the Grand Alliance and the Duchy of Savoy.

J

Pera d'la Pansa

A prehistoric archaeological site featuring a massive erratic boulder marked with ancient petroglyphs and cup-and-ring engravings, located in the foothills of the Cottian Alps.

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