Royal Palace of Turin Tickets

Visit this extraordinary royal mansion with your Royal Palace of Turin tickets and enjoy a close encounter with its opulence. Take a walk through the palace as you go in and out of its vast rooms, admire its magnificent paintings, rich tapestries, and the breathtaking mountain crystal lamps. Marvel at the exquisite furniture and tools ranging from the beautifully chiseled and inlaid to veneered and carved out in glistering gold. There is ample use of precious stones, mother of pearl and ivory, and the floors are laid out with various kinds of wood.

The Royal Armory at the Palace of Turin is believed to be one of the most impressive in the world with its collection of awe-inspiring weaponry housed here. Visit the armory with your Royal Palace of Turin tickets and witness its vast possessions. These comprise more than 5,000 objects that date back to the prehistoric times and go all the way up to the early twentieth century. Don’t miss out the famous sixteenth century weapons and armor placed carefully in the nuclei or the Royal Medal Cabinet which is attached to the armory. Here you can see an admirable collection of coins and a selection of classic antiques and precious objects by Carlo Alberto.

Established in 1832, the Galleria Sabauda was the brainchild of the then ruler, Carlo Alberto who brought in collections from the Royal Palace of Turin, the Savoy gallery and the Durazzo palace in Genoa. Through the nineteenth century, the gallery was further enriched with donations and purchases made to fill the gaps present in the Savoyard collections. You will witness impressive collections of paintings, precious objects, sculptures, furniture and archaeological finds from different eras and cultures. Admire marvelous paintings by Italian masters from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century including renowned artists like Beato Angelico, Pollaiolo, Filippino Lippi, Mantegna and Paolo Veronese.

Discover the distinct sections at the Museum of Antiquities by using your Royal Palace of Turin tickets and soak in its muted glory. The sections include the Archaeological Gallery which houses the historical collection of the museum, The Sale D'Andrade is dedicated to Archeology in Turin while the Treasury of Marengo, the Roman Theater, and the Territory Pavilion showcase the archeology of Piedmont. At the Historical Collections, you can also see the original nucleus of the Museum which was formed during the time of Duke Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia.

Enjoy a grand tour of the Royal Library, which boasts a distinguished collection of the choicest and most beautiful modern editions of works. They are from a range of subjects including travel, history, arts, public economics and the various sciences. The library houses over 30,000 printed volumes that also include some in parchment. The total collection of the library numbers to almost 200,000 volumes. These comprise ancient maps, engravings and drawings, such as the famous "Self-portrait" by Leonardo da Vinci. The library was originally set up for the service of the court where scholars and officers lived until the end of the Second World War when it was converted into a public library.

One of the most popular gardens at the Palace of Turin is the Royal Gardens known for its magnificent layout, elegant shape, and design. Get your Royal Palace of Turin tickets to enjoy access to this exotic garden, also considered to be one of the most pleasant walks of Turin. Spread across an area of about seven hectares, the garden still has its first plant dating back to the time of Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia. The garden is divided into various distinct sections including the Ducal Garden, which is the oldest part here, the Il Boschetto which has the famous Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the Garden of Arts, the Walls, and the Lower Gardens.

This Chapel is famous for housing the Holy Shroud that is believed to be the burial garment of Jesus Christ. Its spectacular Baroque architecture is a sight to behold with arches, pillars, and a rotunda made entirely of black marble. Take a good look at the dome with its overlapping and alternating hexagonal zones letting sunlight stream through it and creating a surreal atmosphere within. According to history, the Chapel had been engulfed by a big fire which was then followed by a long and demanding architectural and structural restoration that brought it to its current splendor.