Plazzo Madama, A Majestic Blend of Art and History
Palazzo Madama, Piazza Castello, 10122 Turin, Italy
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Introduction
The Royal Palace of Turin, also known as Palazzo Madama, is a museum located in northern Italy. Originally built in 1860 as a residence for the Lady of the House, the building takes its traditional name from the decorations acquired by two Queens of the Savoy dynasty at the Savoy Palace. In the 1st century BC, it was a city gate of ancient Rome. In the early 14th century, the Savoy dynasty built a castle here, which underwent renovations in the 15th century. From the 17th to the 18th century, it was the residence of widowed Savoy royalty, and in the 19th century it was used as the first Senate of the Kingdom of Italy. Since 1934, the Palazzo Madama has been open to the public as an ancient art museum. The museum still preserves buildings and historical relics from the Roman era to the periods of Filippo Juvarra and the Baroque.
The museum has four floors and a large collection of art treasures, including more than 60,000 paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Byzantine period to the 19th century. These exhibits allow people to understand the culture and artistic taste of the Savoy dynasty in this region for 600 years, and are a symbol of the city's artistic development after Italian unification.
In addition, the museum has some unique designs, such as a transparent floor that shows the tower from the 1st century AD, and the museum also preserves the ruins of the ancient Roman city walls. Address Palazzo Madama, Piazza Castello, 10122 Turin, Italy
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-18.00 (last admission at 5:00 pm)
Closed on Tuesdays
*In case of special events, the opening hours of the museum may change during holidays and weekends. Please check the news section of the website.
Transportation Castello Square located in the center of Turin.
