La Venaria Reale

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La Venaria Reale is a Baroque Savoy palace in Venaria Reale near Turin, built as a court residence and hunting base.

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What's on here

Why go

  • The 1980–2005 restoration was one of Europe’s major cultural heritage conservation and enhancement programmes.
  • Duke Carlo Emanuele II commissioned the palace as a court residence and hunting base.

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 17:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday09:30 – 17:00
Thursday09:30 – 17:00
Friday09:30 – 17:00
Saturday09:30 – 18:30
Sunday09:30 – 18:30

Don't miss

  • Juvarra’s architectureFilippo Juvarra designed the Galleria Grande, chapel of Sant’Uberto, Citroniera and large stables from the second decade of the 18th century.Palace complex
  • Reggia di DianaConstruction began in 1659 with the Reggia di Diana, the palace’s original core.Palace1659

What's inside

  • Stately halls
  • Temporary exhibition areas
  • Contemporary artworks
  • Later connections between the palace buildings, chapel and stables, added by Benedetto Alfieri

Tips for your visit

  • Use an audio guide through the app or a guide device.
  • Book an individual or group tour.
  • A covered mini train tours the Gardens’ Lower Park.
  • Ticket options also cover the Castle of La Mandria; the combined palace ticket includes the palace, gardens and current exhibitions.
  • Include the town borough in your visit alongside the palace and gardens.

Interesting facts4

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  1. The palace formed part of the Corona di Delizie, the ring of Savoy residences surrounding Turin.

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  2. The name Venaria reflects the hunting purpose of the palace and surrounding estate.

    Venaria Reale - Wikipedia
  3. The complex houses a study centre for restoration work.

    Venaria Reale - Wikipedia
  4. The palace adjoins La Mandria nature park; the nearby royal estate was used for horse breeding and court hunting.

    Venaria Reale - Wikipedia

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History

  1. 1658Carlo Emanuele II commissioned Amedeo di Castellamonte to design the palace complex at Altessano Superiore, chosen for the new hunting residence.
  2. 1659Construction began, also reorganizing the settlement.
  3. 1693French troops led by Nicolas de Catinat badly damaged the complex. Vittorio Amedeo II chose to rebuild and enlarge it.
  4. 1699–1713Michelangelo Garove led a major expansion.
  5. French occupationThe palace lost its role as a dynastic residence and was adapted for military use. The gardens were substantially altered.
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  1. 19th c.The palace housed barracks, stores, stables and a military hospital, and deteriorated.

How to get there

  • On footApproach the palace on foot from Venaria Reale’s old town. The address is Piazza della Repubblica 4, Venaria Reale, Province of Turin, Piedmont.

Sources: Venaria Reale - Wikipedia · La Venaria Reale · Visit La Reggia di Venaria › La Venaria Reale · Tickets and reservations › La Venaria Reale · Venaria Reale - Wikipedia · Venaria Reale - Wikipedia · Venaria Reale - Wikipedia · La Venaria Reale: tickets (its own site) · La Venaria Reale: description (its own site) · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
Piazza della Repubblica 4, Venaria Reale

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Questions and answers

When is La Venaria Reale open?

Tuesday–Friday, 09:30–17:00; Saturday–Sunday, 09:30–18:30.

How can I contact La Venaria Reale?

Call +39 011 499 2333.

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