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Residences of the Royal House of Savoy

When Emmanuel-Philibert, Duke of Savoy, moved his capital to Turin in 1562, he began a vast series of building projects (continued by his successors) to demonstrate the power of the ruling house. This outstanding complex of buildings, designed and embellished by the leading architects and artists of the time, radiates out into the surrounding countryside from the Royal Palace in the 'Command Area' of Turin to include many country residences and hunting lodges.

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The Residences of the Royal House of Savoy represent the 17th and 18th century building programme of this dynasty of absolute monarchs. The group of 22 buildings is located in Turin (the “Command Area”) and in its province Piedmont (pleasure and hunting residences).

The Dukes of Savoy moved their court to Turin in 1562. Using their family wealth, successive dukes initiated construction and expansion programmes with an eye for town planning and overall cohesion. 

Inscribed buildings in Turin: 

- Palazzo Reale (on the postcard)

- Palazzo Chiablese 

- Royal Armory - Royal Library 

- Palazzo della Prefettura (former State Secretariats) 

- State Archives (former Court Archives) 

- Former Military Academy 

- Riding School with stables 

- Mint [Regia Zecca] 

- Façade of the Royal Theatre 

- Palazzo Madama 

- Palazzo Carignano 

- Castello del Valentino 

- Villa della Regina 

In Piedmont: 

- Castello di Rivoli 

- Castello di Moncalieri 

- Castello di Venaria 

- Castello della Mandria 

- Palazzina di Stupinigi 

- Castello di Agliè 

- Castello di Racconigi 

- Pollenzo Estate 

- Castello di Govone 

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