Royal Palace of Turin
Palazzo Reale / Musei Reali
The main palace of the House of Savoy. One combined ticket covers the Royal Palace, the Royal Armoury, the Sabauda Gallery and the Archaeological Museum.
The Royal Palace was built in the 17th century as the main residence of the Savoy family and is the core of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Residences of the Royal House of Savoy'. The Royal Museums complex includes the palace itself, with its gilded halls and porcelain rooms; the Royal Armoury, one of the finest in Europe; the Sabauda Gallery, with works by Van Eyck and Van Dyck; the Royal Library, which holds a self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci and shows it occasionally; and the palace gardens. The combined ticket costs about 15–17 euros (check the official website). The palace is closed on Mondays. Allow about 3 hours. Enter from Piazza Castello.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–19:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Turin Cathedral
- Piazza Castello
- Palazzo Madama
- Porta Palatina
- Palazzo Carignano
- Museo Egizio
- Porta Palazzo Market
- Piazza San Carlo