Castles and Forts of Piedmont
This collection highlights the architectural legacy of the House of Savoy across Piedmont. It features UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites ranging from the opulent Royal Palace of Turin and the expansive Palace of Venaria to the massive Fenestrelle Fort, Europe’s largest alpine fortification. The list includes urban Baroque palaces, suburban hunting lodges like Stupinigi, and medieval defensive structures in the Langhe wine region, showcasing the evolution of Italian military and residential architecture from the 14th to the 19th centuries.
A 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 Palace of Venaria
The Palace of Venaria is a former royal residence and gardens located in Venaria Reale, near the city of Turin in the Piedmont region in…
C Palazzo Madama, Turin
Palazzo Madama e Casaforte degli Acaja is a palace in Turin, Piedmont.
D 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…
E Palazzo Carignano
Palazzo Carignano is a historical building in the centre of Turin, Italy, which houses the Museum of the Risorgimento.
F Fenestrelle Fort
The Fenestrelle Fortress, better known as the Fenestrelle Fort is a fortress overlooking Fenestrelle.
G Castle of Valentino
The Valentino Castle is a historic building in the northwestern Italian city of Turin.
H Castello Reale di Racconigi
A UNESCO World Heritage site and former summer residence of the House of Savoy. The castle features a blend of medieval and neoclassical styles, surrounded by a large English-style landscape park designed by André Le Nôtre.
I Castello ducale di Agliè
A UNESCO-listed royal residence dating back to the 12th century. The complex includes over 300 rooms, a monumental ballroom with frescoes, and 18th-century gardens featuring a large lake and fountain.
J Grinzane Cavour Castle
Grinzane Cavour Castle is a fortification in Grinzane Cavour, Piedmont, northern Italy.
K Castello di Serralunga d'Alba
A 14th-century Gothic tower castle characterized by its unique vertical structure. Unlike other Savoy residences, it served primarily as a symbol of feudal power and a defensive lookout over the Langhe vineyards.
L Rocca Borromeo di Angera
The Rocca Borromeo di Angera, or Rocca d'Angera, also called Borromeo Castle, is a rocca on a hilltop above the town of Angera in the…
M Reggia di Valcasotto
A former 12th-century Carthusian monastery transformed into a royal hunting lodge for King Victor Emmanuel II. Part of the UNESCO-listed Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, it is located in the Maritime Alps.
N Villa della Regina
The Villa della Regina is a palace in the city of Turin, Piedmont, Italy. It was originally built by the House of Savoy in the 17th century.
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