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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Royal Palace of Turin

Turin, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 87 2026
Royal Palace of Turin

Former residence of the House of Savoy on Piazza Castello in central Turin, part of the Royal Museums complex. Visitors see decorated royal apartments with painted ceilings, the Royal Armoury, the Sabauda Gallery, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud and the gardens.

Highlights

  • Royal Armoury
  • Chapel of the Holy Shroud
  • Sabauda Gallery

Good to know

  • Allow three hours or more
  • Free entry on first Sunday of month
  • Bags go in lockers at entrance

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